Job Description
Job Summary/Basic Function:
To provide first-generation, low-income middle and high school students with financial aid, scholarships, college, apprenticeship, and workforce training information, applications, and assistance to encourage and ensure students enroll in postsecondary education.
Department Overview:
TRIO Educational Talent Search works with first-generation, low-income students, 7th-12th grade, to facilitate their enrollment in postsecondary education. We work at 28 middle/high schools and serve 2043 students annually. We provide academic advising, advising for rigorous curriculum, high-impact tutoring, career planning, financial literacy education, completion of postsecondary applications & FAFSA, and scholarship completion. Students also attend campus visits. All services are free to students and their families.
Level Scope:
Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and/or support employees.
This position will drive to assigned target schools four to five times a week. The schools we serve are in Ada, Boise, Canyon, and Owyhee counties. A documented mileage reimbursement is available.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Essential Functions:
60% of Time the position must:
- Provide participants with information about postsecondary schools and programs; technical assistance in the areas of college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships; career information and referrals to Academic Coordinator for tutoring.
- Coordinate workshops, financial aid nights, college visits, and apprenticeship and career technical events.
- Create individual education plans for students.
- Maintain accurate documentation of work with students through contact/service logs in the database.
- Acquire each student’s semester/trimester transcripts, review, and refer to the Academic Coordinator if tutoring is needed by student(s).
- Develop and coordinate workshops as directed by the grant or Project Director (e.g., financial literacy, study skills, test anxiety).
- Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with each target school assigned as well as with coworkers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records regarding participants’ academic progress while in the program.
- Provide information to students regarding postsecondary opportunities including apprenticeships, workforce training, trade schools, community colleges and four-year colleges, admissions, financial aid, ACT/SAT and COMPASS testing, and scholarships and assist with applying to postsecondary educational programs, the FAFSA, scholarships, ACT/SAT and any other program that helps students be successful in education past high school.
- Assist the Project Director with the student records required for the submission of the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Labor.
35% of Time the position must:
- Recruit the required number of students for target schools to the program; complete student needs assessment and turn in complete applications to the Project Director as received.
- Spend time at the office completing required paperwork and documentation and planning curriculum and college and career events assigned.
- Required chaperoning at various out-of-town and overnight college and career visits throughout the school year.
5% of Time the position must:
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Experience teaching multiple grade levels (7th - 12th).
- Previous experience working with low-income participants.
- Background in financial aid, admissions, apprenticeships, career exploration.
- Experience working with multicultural populations.
- Experience planning events such as college and career visits.
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in completing tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 2 years experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Teacher certification for the Academic Coordinator/Educational Specialist
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range is $45,905.60 - $57,387.20 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
Required Application Materials:
Resume, cover letter, 3 professional references
About Us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
