Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

Inside Higher Ed; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Coordinator for Talent Search in Lorman, MS. This role involves providing training and support services for first generation, low-income, and disability students. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience working with at-risk students, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position requires occasional travel and can be demanding during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk/disadvantaged students.
• Experience with increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates.
• Knowledge of career exploration and financial education.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants.
• Coordinate services and activities.
• Facilitate workshops and coach participants.

Skills

Ability to creatively motivate, empower and recognize students

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Conflict management skills

Strong organizational skills

Empathetic

Positive relationship builder

Ability to track, report and analyze data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, higher education or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Other databases

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

Employer: Inside Higher Ed

Overview

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/disadvantaged students while increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates, as well as promoting career exploration and financial education.

Licensing And Certifications

License or professional credentials in relevant discipline (if applicable).

Work Environment

Light to moderate exertion as described (occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; other weight-bearing activities not required).

Travel And Hours

Travel occasionally; extended work hours occasionally.

Location And Posting Details

Location: Lorman, MS

Open Date: 03/26/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting and EEO

Posting Number: S1052
Number Of Vacancies: 1

EEO Statement: Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.