Outreach Advisor: Youth Education & Career Pathways

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

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