Educational Specialist-TRIO Talent Search-Leavenworth

Emporia State University is seeking an Educational Specialist for the TRIO Talent Search program serving Leavenworth, KS. This position is located at Leavenworth High School. This position is a full-time, 11-month, limited term benefits-eligible position (dependent on continuation of grant funding).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Basic duties include recruitment and retention of students; developing and implementing age-appropriate workshops, activities, and other programming to assist middle-school and high school students in their preparation for college; and outreach activities with administrators and teachers in the middle and high schools.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social services, education, counseling, or related field and at least more than one year of experience working with high risk middle and high school students.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups including students, administrators, and external service providers
• A demonstrated ability to approach tasks creatively

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience working with middle and high school students in student programming, career advising, and financial aid processes

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $44,385 annually.

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.