Data Support Specialist - Parent/Student Liaison

Vincennes University; Vincennes (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

16 paid holidays

Retirement contributions

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Vincennes University is seeking a Data Support Specialist – Parent/Student Liaison for Educational Talent Search in Vanderburgh County, IN. The role involves data support, reporting, and coordinating with students, families, and school staff to advance postsecondary goals.

Some travel between locations is required, with a flexible end-of-day work location including potential remote options. Based at the VU Gibson Center Office, the position is a full-time, 12-month Support Staff role reporting

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Secretarial Science or Office Management with at least two years’ work experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office and Access and other online platforms.
• Experience and training in working with youth in an educational setting or social sciences field.
• Personal or professional experience with the target population served; under-represented in post-secondary education.
• Experience with data entry, database management, and reporting.
• Ability to lift, carry or pull 25 lb.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Employment contingent upon criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of the US DOE APR and implementation of the project grant.
• Monitor technological platforms; compile and analyze data for reports.
• Provide participants, parents, and professionals with accurate project information.
• Assist in recruiting activities and liaison with staff, participants, and parents at events.
• Support Outreach Advisor at target schools and provide needed services.
• Monitor FAFSA completion and post-secondary attainment for Gibson Office participants.
• Coordinate transportation and supervision of participants at career or educational events.
• Maintain confidentiality per FERPA and update ETS policies and procedures.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Access

Data entry

Database management

Reporting

Driving/transportation

Education

Associate’s degree or secretarial/office management certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

DATA SUPPORT SPECIALIST - PARENT/STUDENT LIAISON for VU GibsonOffice

(Educational Talent Search) – Fort Branch, IN -Full-time

Vincennes University is seeking a knowledgeable, highly motivated,and energetic individual for the position of Data SupportSpecialist – Parent/Student Liaison for Educational Talent Searchfor our Vanderburgh County Target Schools at the VU GibsonOffice. ETS is a TRIO Talent Search Grant Program fundedthrough the Federal Department of Labor and Department ofEducation, hosted by Vincennes University. This is s full-time12-month, Support Staff position. This position is currentlybased out our VU Gibson Center Office, but due to the natureof our work in schools, this position requires sometravel between locations during the workday. VU GibsonOffice e mployees will have flexibility in determining theirend-of-day work location, which may include a remote workoption.

Job responsibilities:

• Reports to Project Director
• Assists with preparation of the US DOE APR & implementationof project grant
• Assists in monitoring technological platforms, compiles andanalyzes data for reports
• Provides participants, parents, & professionals withaccurate project information
• Provides assistance with recruiting activities
• Serves as a liaison with staff, participants, & parentsduring events
• Assist Outreach Advisor at target schools providing services asneeded
• Monitors for FAFSA completion and post-secondary attainment forGibson Office participants
• Provides transportation and supervision of participants duringcareer or educational events
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA
• Updates ETS Policy & Procedure Manuals
• Attends meetings & in-service trainings
• Maintains participant file folders including documentation ofservices provided to ETS participants
• Updates and monitors the project’s website
• Monitors project alumni
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Successful candidates will have:

• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Secretarial Science orOffice Management with at least two years’ work experiencepreferred
• Must have excellent oral & written communication skills& be proficient in Microsoft Office & Access and otheronline platforms
• Experience and training in working with youth in an educationalsetting or social sciences field
• Personal or professional experience with the target populationin which we serve and traditionally under-represented inpost-secondary education.
• Experience with data entry, database management, andreporting
• Ability to left, carry or pull 25 lb
• A valid driver’s license and reliable t ransportation isrequired.
• Employment is contingent upon completion and approval of acriminal background check.

Benefits:

• The candidate will be eligible for most benefits available to a full-time employee of Vincennes University.
• A Competitive benefitspackage including health, dental and vision insurance, 16 paidholidays, employer paid and tax-deferred retirement contributions,vacation, and sick leave.
• More information can be found by visitingthe VU website: https://www.vinu.edu/web/human-resources/welcomeClick on Menu and select Benefits.

Requirements

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes Universityapplication, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact informationfor three professional references.

Summary

Vincennes University (VU) is a premier learning institution widelyrecognized for its leadership in innovation and the delivery ofsuccessful educational experiences. VU develops people and enhancescommunities through accessible, high-quality academic programs,strategic partnerships, and active engagement.

Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity /affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteranstatus. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,including sexual harassment, in its educational programs andactivities, including employment and admissions. Questions specificto Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinatoror to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.