TRiO Academic Specialist TSUBMS

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5

Job Location:

Erie, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview:

The Northwest Tri-County IU5 is seeking a TRiO Academic Specialist in the Talent Search (TS) and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS). The Academic Specialist is responsible for delivering academic career and STEM curriculum and services to low-income first-generation students.

Qualifications:

Degree in education counseling higher education social services or related field (bachelors degree preferred)
Experience working with the target population (disadvantaged youth) low-income/first generation
Familiarity with current knowledge of TRiO programs and working with low-income first-generation students if preferred
In accordance with federal grant guidelines the preferred candidates parents would not have a college degree and/or are from a low socio-economic background.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Supervisor to implement program activities and services including academic advising financial aid and financial literacy advising career counseling; and STEM activities
Coordinate tutoring for students
Assist with the recruitment and selection of eligible student participants under the program admissions process
Coordinate program events and activities (workshops campus visits STEM Saturdays and 6-week summer camp)
Facilitate completion of applications to post-secondary institutions financial aid and scholarships
Document and record students need for services academic support and verification of income and first-generation status
Maintain timely and accurate student records including contact logs case notes and files

This is a part-time contracted position of up to 28 hours per week. The main office is located at Erie High School in Erie. The Academic Specialist will travel to Union City and Corry High Schools on a weekly basis (Travel reimbursement included).

Required Experience:

Position Overview:The Northwest Tri-County IU5 is seeking a TRiO Academic Specialist in the Talent Search (TS) and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS). The Academic Specialist is responsible for delivering academic career and STEM curriculum and services to low-income first-generation students.Qual...