Location
Lawrence, KS | United States
Job description
27175BR
Achievement & Assessment Inst
Position Overview Talent Search is a TRIO college access
program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Through early intervention, this program is designed to encourage participants to
remain in school, graduate from high school, and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search works with 932 middle and high school
students in Kansas City, KS (more specifically Kansas City Kansas Public School District).
Only apply if you are committed to the
ideals of TRIO, have high integrity, considered to be responsible and timely, can follow directions, have a willingness to learn, and can
effectively connect with young students to increase their motivation, knowledge and excitement to remain in school, enroll in an institution
of higher education, and obtain a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor and handle situations with
tact and diplomacy; have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills, accept feedback and implement change as
needed. The ability to work independently, attention to detail, and complete tasks in a timely manner are important. Overall, we are seeking
high-energy team member who can advise middle and high school students on college, career, and academic topics via phone advising and/or
zoom.
The schedule and number of hours per week will be determined at time of hire based on individual preference and needs of the
program. This position will be expected to assist with virtual and in-person programming.
Job Description 90%- Student Services - Assist staff with virtual workshops and in-person events/activities.
- Perform
advising and mentoring with program participants via remote or in-person as needed.
10%- Student Records Management,
Tracking, Program Guidance, and Office Tasks - Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding participant
contacts.
- Perform general office tasks (filing, data entry, mailings, phone calls, organization, etc.).
- Provide effective
lines of communications with Director.
Position Requirements This position will be hybrid. The successful
candidate(s) is expected to assist with virtual and in-person programming.
Office space will be available in the Talent Search office
in Kansas City, KS, though an alternate location for virtual/remote work may be acceptable.
Required
Qualifications - Current college student status, including graduate student status, or earned Bachelor's
degree.
- Experience working with target population (middle and high school students) as demonstrated in application
materials.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience working with TRIO or similar programs.
- TRIO
alum status.
- Bi-lingual (i.e., Spanish).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and follow through
on details to completion as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication as evidenced by
application materials.
Contact Information to Applicants Rebecca Dukstein,
[email protected] Additional Candidate Instruction A complete application consists of:
- Cover
Letter
- Resume
- 3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications
begins February 26th and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. For first consideration, please apply no later than
February 26th.
Advertised Salary Range: $15.00/hour
Application Review Begins: 26-Feb-2024
Anticipated Start Date: 04-Mar-2024
Primary Campus Kansas City,
Kansas
FTE: 0.30
Reg/Temp: Temporary
FLSA Status Nonexempt
Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Work Schedule Negotiable and flexible - afternoons, evenings, Saturdays
Conditions of Employment Contingent on
Funding
Work Location Assignment Hybrid
Disclaimer The University of
Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as
a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the
university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to
handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice
Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX,
[email protected] , Room 1082, Dole Human Development
Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
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