Alcorn State University Hiring for Coordinator, Talent Search South at Lorman, MS Full Time

Job Title:

Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

FLSA Status:

Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status:

Full Time

Department:

School of Education & Psychology

Job Summary:

Provide specialized training in providing wrap-around services for
students from first generation, low-income, and disability backgrounds
in the following categories: secondary school persistence, financial
education, career and leadership development, academic success
strategies, post-secondary school preparation, connection, and
community support.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to creatively motivate, empower and recognize students;
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Empathetic;
• Positive relationship builder;
• Ability to track, report and analyze data;
• Assist with input of student and staff data for reporting requirements;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Email and other databases.

Essential Job Functions :

• Recruit participants
• Coordinate services and activities
• Facilitate workshops and coach participants to persist, graduate and enroll in post-secondary education programs.
• Construct tutoring schedules
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with target school staff, participants and the general public.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree minimum; Master’s degree preferred in counseling,
education, higher education or a related field.

Minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk/disadvantages
students while increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates, as
well as, promoting career exploration and financial education.

Licensing and Certifications :

License or professional credentials in relevant discipline (if applicable).

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:

No

Sedentary Work – Exerting 10 pounds:

Occasionally

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds:

Occasionally

Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 pounds:

Occasionally

Heavy Work – Exerting 50-100 pounds:

Not Required

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:

Not Required

Travel:

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours:

Occasionally

Posting Number:

S958

Number of Vacancies:

2

Location:

Lorman

Open Date:

09/14/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary:

Excellent Benefits Package