Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

• Recruits program participants from Jefferson, Adams, and Wilkinson County School Districts
• Coordinates services and activities
• Facilitates workshops and coaches participants to persist, graduate and enroll in postsecondary education programs.
• Assists with input of student and staff data for reporting requirements
• Other related duties, as assigned

• Bachelor's degree minimum, Master's degree preferred in counseling, education, higher education, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with at-risk/disadvantaged students while increasing persistence, retention, and graduation rates, as well as promoting career exploration and financial education.
• Must be able to construct tutoring schedules and establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with target school staff, participants, and the public.

Licenses/Certifications: License or Professional credentials in relevant discipline (if applicable)