Education Specialist, VUB

Education Specialist, VUB

Eastern Kentucky University

Title: Education Specialist, VUB

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 30G300 - Military & Veteran Affairs-Restr

Division: 5G1000 - Stu Life, Div, Equity, Incl-Restr

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 45

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Holly Branscum

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The VUB Education Specialist serves as a higher education generalist, instructor, and training facilitator. The Education Specialist assesses, monitors and documents participants' academic, social, and emotional needs, applying intervention strategies when required. The Education Specialist administers and interprets formal and informal needs assessments and/or strengths assessments for incoming participants and develops and implements strategies to address barriers to participants' progression and success towards entry into postsecondary education, making appropriate campus and externally-based referrals as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree Required.

Experience: Three years of related experience in higher education is required, with a high level of knowledge of counseling and education administration.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 50% - Oversee VUB program activities, including but not limited to, processing applications, conducting assessments, test analysis, development of education plans, and other activities targeted towards participant academic success. Engage with internal and external constituents and make referrals as needed. - (Essential)
• 20% - Conduct and/or coordinate workshops designed to address any emotional or social needs. - (Essential)
• 20% - Assist with recruitment of eligible veterans for the VUB program. - (Essential)
• 10% - Support the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Grant

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.


To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/education-specialist-vub-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states



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