Specialist II, Educational Outreach

Joliet Junior College; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Joliet Junior College is hiring a Specialist II, Educational Outreach for a part-time, grant-funded position within the TRIO Educational Talent Search program. This vital role involves identifying eligible participants, providing academic counseling, and facilitating workshops aimed at enhancing students' educational journeys.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience working with middle and high school students. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with relevant coursework.
• One year of experience in student services with disadvantaged students.
• Experience in designing and presenting educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selection and placement of Talent Search participants.
• Provide academic and financial literacy advisement.
• Organize logistics for college tours and cultural events.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competence

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Master's Degree in Education or related field (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Specialist II, Educational Outreach

Status: Part-Time (Grant-funded) – part of the federally funded TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Summary

This part‑time, grant‑funded role works with federally funded TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program to provide outreach and identification of eligible participants including middle and high school students, guidance on secondary school re‑entry, financial literacy, academic counseling, advising, assistance with college admission processes, and assistance with periodic reports. The Educational Outreach Specialist operates under general direction of the ETS Manager and Senior Director to develop and implement program services, operating procedures, and programmatic efforts, keeping abreast of TRIO rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with the selection process, assessment and placement of Talent Search participants.
2. Provide group and individual instruction, academic, financial literacy, and educational advisement.
3. Develop and refine methods for continuous monitoring and adequate follow‑up of student progress.
4. Develop methods, tools, and materials to address ETS participants’ needs to ensure academic success.
5. Plan, organize, and execute logistics for college tours and cultural events for students.
6. Review participants’ progress periodically through interviews with participants and target school staff.
7. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, administrators, and the overall campus operation.
8. Advise program leaders, faculty, and ETS staff of obstacles to learning experienced by ETS participants; conduct individual and group workshops in problematic areas.
9. Present occasional evening or weekend workshops and participate in campus visits and seasonal overnight college tours.
10. Demonstrate administrative ability and knowledge in financial aid processes, admissions and recruitment procedures, and community relations.
11. Participate in TRIO training seminars and workshops such as Illinois TRIO, EOA, and COE; serve on assigned college committees and clubs that support the identified TRIO and Student Development Division program goals.
12. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
13. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or Guidance services related disciplines.
• One (1) year of previous experience working in student services or a closely related field with successful experience dealing with disadvantaged students in grades 6‑12.
• Experience designing and presenting programs, workshops, and advisement sessions relating to learning styles, academic college entrance exams, federal financial aid, scholarships, graduation requirements, goal setting, and other academic success skills.
• Strong presentation skills with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values: respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well‑being, innovation, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education, or related field.
• Experience with TRIO programs and understanding of educational, career, and transfer planning.
• Expertise delivering group presentations and effectively facilitating large and small group discussions.
• Experience using appropriate technologies, student learning style assessment instruments, and strength inventories in all aspects of advising and counseling practices.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Physical Demands

• Normal office work demands.
• Ability to travel between campus locations and to community events.

Working Conditions

Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.

Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.