Talent Search Director

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selection and training of a qualified staff
• Implementation of Talent Search program goals and activities with host institution's administration and staff
• Planning and participating in publicizing the Talent Search program philosophies, goals and services
• Supervise, monitor and evaluate all project activities
• Authorization and accountability of all Talent search program budgetary expenditures
• Maintaining positive public relations with participants, Talent Search staff, target area secondary school and agency personnel and host institution personnel
• Develop and maintain working relationships with area business and industry contacts
• Organize/implement a sequential plan of services, beginning with 6th grade and progressing to 12th grade
• Organize, implement and coordinate campus trips, visits to business and industry, and other field activities concerning curriculum needs
• Coordinate activities between participating junior high schools, secondary schools, counselors, host institution and satellite centers
• Maintain confidential files on all participants to include documentation of all services provided
• Compile and submit Annual Performance Report (APR)
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities related to position within the parameters of the U.S. Department of Education Guidelines

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree in Education and Guidance, Counseling and Guidance, Public Relations/Communications; or related field. Must have five or more years of experience in education or TRIO programs. Prior experience in administration of educational service programs. Demonstrate administrative and budgetary skill. Must demonstrate a desire and the ability to relate to youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, parents, school administrators and personnel, service agency personnel and postsecondary personnel in a positive manner. Must demonstrate strong written and oral communications skills; computer literacy. Display initiative and ability to assume responsibility and perform duties with minimal supervision. Professional ethics related to position. Must have dependable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work flexible hours with some weekend and evening work. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

PREFERRED:

Preference given for educational/social background similar to that of students served and previous experience in TRIO or other programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 6,000 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is October 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.