Identification Specialist, South Central Region - Migratory Education Program

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation seeks a qualified professional to conduct outreach for the Migratory Education Program (MEP) across a designated region in Iowa. The role includes attending community events, interviewing potentially eligible migratory children and families, and coordinating with school personnel to support transitions into new educational settings.

Remote work is allowed within Iowa under policy; regular travel across Greene, Boone, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, communications, human resources, or related field required.
• Associate’s degree plus three years of related experience or High School diploma plus six years of related experience may be substituted.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; regular travel within Iowa.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel; video communication software such as Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Conducts outreach activities to raise awareness about the Migratory Education Program (MEP).
• Attends community events and meetings to engage with migratory families.
• Interviews potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility.
• Communicates with migratory liaisons to ensure timely identification of eligible children.
• Collaborates with school personnel to transition migratory children into new educational settings.
• Maintains accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility determinations.

Skills

Communication

Travel willingness

Digital proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

High School diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Zoom

Job description

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Full Consideration Date:

11/08/2026

Job Description:

Summary: Conducts outreach activities to raise awareness about the Migratory Education Program (MEP) and its benefits within designated region in Iowa; attends community events and meetings to engage with potential migratory families; engages in a continual cycle of improvement surrounding the federal and state guidelines for the MEP; conducts interviews with potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility; communicates regularly with migratory liaisons to ensure timely identification of migratory children; collaborates with school personnel to transition migratory children into their new educational settings; maintains accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility determinations; and participates in the ongoing work of the national MEP consortia.

This position is eligible to be performed remotely within the state of Iowa. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

This position requires regular travel within the assigned region (identified in grey on the map). Applicants do not need to live within the region they would serve, but they do need to be able to regularly travel within it. This position will serve Greene, Boone, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Adair, Madison, Warren, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Ringgold, Decatur, and Wayne counties.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, communications, human resources, or related field required. An associate’s degree plus three years of related experience or High School diploma plus six years of related experience may be substituted. Strong attention to detail; digital proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and video communication software such as Zoom; and strong written and verbal communication skills. Student experience will be considered. Regular travel within a designated region of Iowa will be necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with children, families, and education; experience working with vulnerable populations; experience with data collection and reports; and bilingual proficiency preferred.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Compensation:
$23.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 118
Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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