Outreach Advisor

Vincennes University; Vincennes (IN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vincennes University is seeking a knowledgeable, highly motivated Outreach Advisor for Educational Talent Search in Vanderburgh County target schools. The position is full-time, 12-month, professional staff, currently based at the VU Gibson Center, with travel to target schools and a remote work option.

You will identify and recruit eligible participants, advise on career exploration and financial literacy, monitor academic progress, and collaborate with school staff while ensuring FERPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in counseling, education, social sciences or a closely related field.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with youth in an educational setting or social sciences field preferred.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Project Director.
• Identifies & recruits eligible participants.
• Aids in identifying & meeting participants’ academic needs in target schools grades 6 - 12.
• Advises project participants with services in career exploration, including work-based learning, educational information, and financial literacy.
• Monitors participants’ academic progress and maintains accurate records of services in Excel.
• Coordinates and attends campus visits with students.
• Attends meetings & in-service training on main campus as needed.
• Serves as a liaison with target school administration and staff, along with community partners.
• Compiles information on services, activities, and participants.
• Monitors online platforms.
• Ensures strict adherence to FERPA in all participant & staff interactions.
• Assists in designing & implementing curriculum to meet participant needs.
• Represents the project at weekend/evening events.
• Travels to target schools and agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Google Classroom

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Google Classroom

Job description

Description

Vincennes University is seeking a knowledgeable, highly motivated,and energetic individual for the position of Outreach Advisorfor Educational Talent Search in our Vanderburgh County TargetSchools. 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, professional staff position. This position iscurrently based out our VU Gibson Center Office, but due to thenature of our work in schools, this position requires travelbetween various locations during the workday. Employee will haveflexibility in determining their end-of-day work location, whichmay include a remote work option.

Job responsibilities:

• Reports to the Project Director.
• Identifies & recruits eligible participants.
• Aids in identifying & meeting participants’ academic needsin target schools grades 6 - 12.
• Advises project participants with services in careerexploration, including work-based learning, educationalinformation, and financial literacy.
• Monitors participants’ academic progress and maintains accuraterecords of services in Excel.
• Coordinates and attends campus visits with students.
• Attends meetings & in-service training on main campus asneeded.
• Serves as a liaison with target school administration andstaff, along with community partners.
• Compiles information on services, activities, andparticipants.
• Monitors online platforms.
• Ensures strict adherence to FERPA in all participant &staff interactions.
• Assists in designing & implementing curriculum to meetparticipant needs.
• Represents the project at weekend/evening events.
• Travels to target schools and agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree required in counseling, education, socialsciences or a closely related field. A minimum of three years’experience and training in working with youth in an educationalsetting or social sciences field preferred.
• Must have strong communication, planning, and organizationalskills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace,Google Classroom and other online platforms.
• Must possess combination of knowledge and experience workingwith individuals who are traditionally under-represented inpostsecondary education.
• Willingness to collaborate with other service programs.
• Must have experience using online platforms (Microsoft, GoogleClassroom)
• Ability to left, carry or pull 25 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation isrequired.
• Employment is contingent upon completion and approval of acriminal background check.

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.