Educational Support Services Specialist, TRIO Upward Bound Programs

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

A combination of education and experience (typically 1-3 years) related to working with high school or college students in the areas of academic success college preparation career exploration or personal development.

This position will require occasional evening and weekend travel and events. A week of out-of-state travel with students in the summer is required.

A valid drivers license and the ability to meet the Universitys Driving policy requirements

Competencies Required:

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in the following competencies:

communication (verbal and written) techniques and relationship building skills that enable one to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive civil respectful and collaborative manner.

counseling students to help their emotional physical occupational and social development.

communicating with students regarding their academic performance objectives and providing feedback to improve performance.

understanding issues related to the decision-making process to analyze situations fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.

maintaining accurate timely and confidential records and information.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in counseling or advising college/university students in a higher education student support setting

Knowledge of policies procedures regulations and programming pertaining to college/university admissions scholarships financial aid student services alumni affairs university relations and media campus facilities university community or advising and academic/collegiate degree programs.

Experience with both verbal and written communications with Spanish speaking constituents.

Experience in assessment and evaluation methods to improve educational goals.

To Apply:

To be eligible for consideration applicants must upload BOTHof the following and mark them each as a Relevant File to the job submission:

a current resume

a cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the process.

The University will not sponsor any work authorization for this role.

Work Modality:This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process and are subject to change for training programming peak periods and performance.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $47000 - commensurate with the top of the range reserved for exceptionally qualified applicants. This position includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

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