Education & Career Readiness Specialist

Urban Strategies, Inc; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Strategies, Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Education Specialist to develop and evaluate educational programs that promote lifelong learning and career readiness.

You will collaborate with community members, educators, and partner organizations to address educational needs and promote continuous personal and professional growth. The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, program management, and building partnerships to support families and students, including navigating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• 3 years of project management experience, including complex contracts or grants administration for 2 years.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support students in their educational and workforce transitions, offering readiness assistance such as job training, internships, and career counseling.
• Engage and assist parents and families, providing support both at school and at home.
• Coordinate community-based support for students, fostering their ongoing connection to the community and success in post-secondary education and the workforce.
• Ensure access to social, health, nutrition, and mental health services for families and students, while actively promoting attendance strategies.
• Compile and analyze research data for decision-making purposes and represent Urban Strategies at local meetings, providing detailed reports.
• Troubleshoot education-related issues and align services with Family Support Specialists.
• Assist families in navigating school choice options and maintain education data integrity within LEARN.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

MS Office

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Tools

SPSS

MS Office

Desktop publishing

Job description

Urban Strategies, Inc. in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Education Specialist to develop and evaluate educational programs that promote lifelong learning and career readiness.

You will collaborate with community members, educators, and partner organizations to address educational needs and promote continuous personal and professional growth. The role emphasizes data-informed decision making, program management, and building partnerships to support families and students, including navigating