Education & Career Readiness Specialist

Urban-Strategies-In; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work with community members, educators, and partner organizations to address educational needs and promote growth. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.

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.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Experience in case management, service coordination, and relationship building.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and desktop publishing software; SPSS proficiency is advantageous.

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.
• Participate in national education webinars and training opportunities to enhance skills.
• Foster successful educational partnerships by tracking leverage, facilitating data sharing, and collaborating on initiatives with partners.
• Develop and update an Educational Resource Portfolio.
• Provide resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
• Offer consultation services in financial management and goal-setting.
• Host in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
• Support and promote the development of the USI CDFI client base.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Desktop publishing software

SPSS

Job description

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

You will work with community members, educators, and partner organizations to address educational needs and promote growth. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field and strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.