Summary:
The Resource Specialist will report directly to the East Central University's Increased Diversity through Resources, Education, Allies, and Mentorship (I-DREAM) Center of Excellence in Educator Preparation Project Director and work closely with the Coordinator/Liaison.
Education:
B.S. In Education, Human Resources, Native American Studies, Counseling, or related field required. Masters preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Implementation of project services/activities
- Work with student development and ECU Academic Success Center/advisors
- Advise students about ECU Education Preparation Programs and education courses/certification
- Assist students with financial aid and economic literacy
- Assess participant needs and identify social and academic problems, effective solutions, and interventions as necessary
- Will identify current and prospective Native American/minority students
- Will recruit participants at the 11th and 12th grade levels at ECU service area schools
- Develop relationships with Native American tribes/nations
- Develop relationships with departments on campus
- Interact with faculty/staff within admission, financial aid, registrar, student services, and academic units
- Work effectively and collaboratively with students and their families
- Serve as ECU Native American Student Association advisor
- Supervise student workers and community ambassador
Other Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to identify with and relate to NA/minority students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
- Skills and knowledge of providing academic and wrap-around services to students.
- Understanding of the challenges and barriers to postsecondary attainment experience by NA/minority students.
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate new programs.
- Ability to articulate needs of students and advocate for them before administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Ability to articulate the academic needs of the students and how to access available resources.
- Ability to partner with others to accomplish project goals.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theories and best practices for NA/minority students.
- Ability to relate to faculty, counselors, administrators and student groups.
- Proficient in the use of MS Excel. Ability to make presentations to multiple audiences.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of first-year advising preferred.
- Strong cultural connection to First American customs and traditions
- Knowledge of the Family Education Model
Required Qualifications
- Two years’ experience in educational/tertiary service provision or related post-secondary education field.
- Two years’ experience working with high-school 11th and 12th graders and/or post-secondary students from Native American and/or minority populations.
Salary: $42k
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Application Instructions
Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and (5) a completed *Disclosure Statement. (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.
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