Educational Coordinator -Talent Search Denison

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Group life insurance

Retirement

Tuition waiver

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Western Iowa Tech Community College is seeking an Educational Coordinator for Talent Search Denison to support students from middle school through GED programs in pursuing postsecondary education. You'll design STEM-focused activities, coordinate outreach, and help with admissions and financial aid applications.

This full-time, 10-month grant-funded position on the Denison campus includes benefits such as health, dental, disability and life insurance, tuition waiver, retirement plans, paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences and experience in related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet college driving requirements.
• Bi-lingual proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with outreach, recruitment, and identification of eligible participants.
• Plans and coordinates curriculum designed to expose students to experiences not usually available to disadvantaged youth.
• Aids students in completing college admission and financial aid applications.
• Provides instruction and assistance for college entrance examinations.
• Makes recruitment presentations to targeted schools’ staff and students.
• Develops tutorial sessions based on individual student learning needs and IEP.
• Tracks and collects data on retention, graduation, and enrollment rates for project evaluation.
• Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive documents and/or family information.

Skills

Bi-lingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences

Job description

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT

Educational Coordinator -Talent Search Denison

Position Title Educational Coordinator -Talent Search Denison

Division

Division Opportunity And Engagement

Department

Department Talent Search

Job Description

Provide support services so that participants develop the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and career, including financial literacy to middle school, secondary, and GED students who are participants in the Educational Talent Search (TS) program. Facilitate authentic hands-on activities that build students’ experience in skills necessary for careers, particularly STEM careers.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with outreach, recruitment, and identification of eligible participants.
• Plans and coordinates curriculum specially designed to expose students to experiences not usually available to disadvantaged youth.
• Aid student in completing college admission and financial aid applications.
• Provides instruction and assistance for college entrance examinations
• Makes recruitment presentations to targeted schools’ staff and students.
• Curates, organizes, and attends educational, college career-oriented and/or cultural trips.
• Assists in the development of parent support workshops, Individualized Education Plan ( IEP ), and preparation of proposals for project funding renewal.
• Develops tutorial sessions based on individual student learning needs and IEP .
• Assesses the academic needs of students.
• Arranges mentoring, tutoring, and evaluation as needed.
• Tracks and collects data on retention, graduation, grade point averages, and enrollment rates for project evaluation.
• Uses record-keeping procedures to ensure that policies and procedures are followed to comply with all grant and federal regulations, including FERPA and HIPPA .
• Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive documents and/or family information.
• Uses database and software applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality.
• Communicates with students in person, by mail and over the telephone.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

This is a full-time, grade 7, administrative position with an annual wage of $38,411. This is a 10-month grant funded position with a 2 month summer option and will be located on the Denison campus. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and group life insurance; retirement, tuition waiver; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences and experience in related field.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet college driving requirements.
Bi-lingual proficiency a plus

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with low-income, first-generation individuals

Physical Demands

Salary $38,411.

Position Category

Position Category Administration

Position Type

Position Type FT

Hours Per Week 40

Grade/Level

Grade/Level 7

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Requires working some evenings and weekend with occasional overnight travel
with students. Will flex work schedule to accommodate.

Posting Number

Posting Number S178P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/03/2026

Job Close Date

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status