Refer a Friend or Colleague

If you would like to let a colleague know about this job, you can enter your name, e-mail address, your colleague or friend's name, and a short message below.

Your friend/colleague will receive an e-mail containing your message and the abreviated job description shown below.

Tell a Friend or Colleague About This Job

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  • Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South
    School of Education & Psychology
    Alcorn State University

    Provide specialized training in providing wrap-around services for students from first generation, low-income, and disability backgrounds in the following categories: secondary school persistence, financial education, career and leadership development, academic success strategies, post-secondary school preparation, connection, and community support.

     


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities



    • Ability to creatively motivate, empower and recognize students;

    • Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability;

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

    • Conflict management skills;

    • Strong organizational skills;

    • Empathetic;

    • Positive relationship builder;

    • Ability to track, report and analyze data;

    • Assist with input of student and staff data for reporting requirements;

    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Email and other databases.




    Essential Job Functions



    • Recruit participants

    • Coordinate services and activities

    • Facilitate workshops and coach participants to persist, graduate and enroll in post-secondary education programs.

    • Construct tutoring schedules

    • Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with target school staff, participants and the general public.




    Qualifications

     

    Bachelor’s degree minimum; Master’s degree preferred in counseling, education, higher education or a related field.

    Minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk/disadvantages students while increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates, as well as, promoting career exploration and financial education.


 


RSS for the latest higher education jobs
Atom for the latest higher education jobs
Need a Sabbatical Home?
AcademicHomes.com