"Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South"

Position Information

Job Title

Coordinator, Talent Search 61 South

FLSA Status

Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status

Full Time

Department

School of Education & Psychology

Job Summary

Provide specialized training in providing wrap-around services for students from first generation, low-income, and disability backgrounds in the following categories: secondary school persistence, financial education, career and leadership development, academic success strategies, post-secondary school preparation, connection, and community support.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to creatively motivate, empower and recognize students;
• Visual, auditory, and ambulatory ability;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Empathetic;
• Positive relationship builder;
• Ability to track, report and analyze data;
• Assist with input of student and staff data for reporting requirements;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Email and other databases.

Essential Job Functions

• Recruit participants
• Coordinate services and activities
• Facilitate workshops and coach participants to persist, graduate and enroll in post-secondary education programs.
• Construct tutoring schedules
• Establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with target school staff, participants and the general public.

Qualifications

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/disadvantages students while increasing persistence, retention and graduation rates, as well as, promoting career exploration and financial education.

Licensing and Certifications

License or professional credentials in relevant discipline (if applicable).

Physical Requirements

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas: No
• Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds: Occasionally
• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds: Occasionally
• Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds: Not Required
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds: Not Required
• Travel: Occasionally
• Extended Work Hours: Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S1052

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Lorman

Open Date

03/26/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary

Excellent Benefits Package

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)