Education Outreach Specialist bei Build Inc

Description

The EOS will be serving as a liaison between the program, Chicago Public Schools, community partners, and parents and/or guardians. The EOS will be in charge of program implementation, curriculum development, and youth recruitment according to program guidelines. The EOS  will work alongside other project leaders in the successful completion of the grant project through data collection and input, evaluation and reporting practice, and interdepartmental collaboration. The EOS report directly to the Middle and Secondary School Education Services Manager (MSSESM).

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Contribute to the development of strategic goals for student programming

Manage participant behavior by establishing guidelines, expectations, mutual respect, and mutual accountability

Coordinate and attend collegiate and career opportunities such as college tours, fairs/conferences, internships, job shadowing, and workshops/information sessions for youth and parents

Gather and provide academic and post-secondary resources such as tutoring, standardized testing preparation, mentoring, scholarships, and other financial aid services

Recruit and effectively manage a caseload of 100+ youth meeting service eligibility requirements

Advise students on educational and career endeavors regarding course selection, goal setting, academic improvement, and exposure to STEM and other career opportunities

Equip youth with resume writing, job searching and interviewing, and networking skills

Empower youth to self-advocate, teach them effective communication skills, and how to research and access resources and opportunities

Create an environment fostering holistic youth development through the exposure of cultural and enrichment programs

Collection of all required student intakes and supporting documentation prior to acceptance into the program in addition to maintaining files as required and compliance with Apricot

Maintain confidentiality of information according to HIPPA and FERPA privacy laws

Collaborate with target school personnel and community partners for referrals/coordination of project activities

Identify and obtain partnerships and opportunities that will improve program services and implementation

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Human Services, Counseling, or a field having a direct relationship to coursework focusing on college and career preparation

1+ years experience working with 6th-12th grade students from low-income backgrounds

Must pass background check screening including, Chicago Public School fingerprinting background check

Availability to travel for overnight college tours and professional development conferences

One or more years of TRIO experience.

Familiarity with PowerSchool and Apricot preferred 

Automobile with insurance and a valid driver’s license preferred

Travel to school sites required