Extra Help Part Time TRIO Recruiter

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type
Grant Funded

Classification Title
Clerical

Position's Functional Title
Extra Help Part Time TRIO Recruiter

Position Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Position Summary

This is a temporary assignment that will end at the discretion of the department or when funding or hours are exhausted.

Governors State University ( GSU ) is seeking to hire an Extra Help Recruiter for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers Program ( EOC ). GSU’s EOC Project is a federally funded TRIO program intended to provide counseling and information on college admissions and other beneficial services to qualified adults and teenage students who want to enter, reenter, or continue a program of post-secondary education. Reporting to the EOC Director, the PT Recruiter focuses on recruitment and connecting adults to strong secondary school diplomas, GED programs, and post-secondary education. Some services include assisting participants with applying to the program, explaining the resources offered through TRIO, connecting participants to the appropriate service. EOC ensures participants are aware of a wide variety of post-secondary opportunities, including traditional academic programs, career training, and certificate programs. In addition to participant support, this position will also be required to build and maintain strong community partnerships across the service area. EOC’s emphasis is on supporting participants from low-income and under-served communities with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

Essential Responsibilities:
25 % Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting participants.
10 % Assist in preparing workshops.
15 % Provide information and resources to EOC participants.
15% Provide referrals to students for GED programs
10% Create participant files
6% Assist in miscellaneous clerical functions as requested.
6% Assist with questions and problems courteously and promptly.
6% Assist in creating communication for recruitment and program news.
7% Collaborates in maintaining the program’s social media platforms.

Other Responsibilities:
· Demonstrates knowledge of TRIO serving population, low-income, first-generation students.
· Stays informed and has knowledge of community resource programs and events
· Proactive Leader – Works well without close supervision and demonstrates initiative.

The hourly rate of pay is : $15.00
Work Schedule: To Be Determined

Minimum Qualifications

1. GED or High School Diploma
2. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
3. Knowledge of collegiate, academic and financial aid procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience aiding, advising, or counseling students towards entering an institution of post-secondary education or re-entering an educational program.
· Individuals who have succeeded in overcoming disadvantaged circumstances like those of the EOC program participants
· Bilingual Spanish/English

Posting Date
03/23/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

Posting Number
CS0781P

Type of Search
External

Quicklink for Posting
https://employment.govst.edu/postings/8435

Employee ID

Department

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This is a temporary assignment that will end at the discretion of the department or when funding or hours are exhausted.
• The hourly rate of pay is $15.00
• Work Schedule: To Be Determined

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. If you have not had higher ed experience, please explain your interest in working in this environment.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. Have you completed the entire application including beginning and end dates of employment, full time/part time status, and percentages?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Have you attached a copy of your high school diploma/GED or transcripts to confirm that you have a high school diploma/GED? (You may substitute with college/university transcripts.)
   • Yes
   • No
5. Have you attached your Resume`?
   • Yes
   • No
6. Have you attached a list of three (3) references?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. List of Three Professional References
3. High School Diploma or GED

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. College/University Transcripts
3. Veteran’s/Military Preference Points Documentation
4. Other
5. Other2
6. Other3