Boise State University ยท 12 hours ago
Educational Specialist
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expBoise State University is a vibrant academic institution dedicated to fostering student success. They are seeking a passionate Educational Specialist to provide comprehensive advising to TRIO college students, helping them achieve their academic and personal goals.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide intensive support and service to an assigned caseload of students both in an individual setting and in a group advisory course
Students served by TRIO Rising Scholars include the following academic disciplines: Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health Studies
Holistic Support includes: Providing academic advising and coaching that supports course planning/sequencing, degree pathway, and major requirements
Provide group advisory instruction in a class setting
Post-graduate and career preparation in the areas of social capital/network building, professional skill building, job/internship searches, and graduate school/professional programs
Serve as a social-emotional support figure to facilitate personalized growth and development
Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus areas to facilitate student connections
Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines, and procedures to advisees
Monitors student progress and suggests and implements corrective actions with students who encounter academic difficulties
Meets with students with academic probation suspension or academic misconduct issues
Keeps current on university and college policies and procedures, and rules and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements
Acts as a source of information for prospective students, and actively recruits students through participation in various university and college-sponsored orientations and events
Maintain thorough recordkeeping of participant contacts
Timely follow-up correspondence with students
Maintain up-to-date and accurate participant records necessary for the Annual Performance report
Participate in All-Staff Meetings and Scheduled Events
May perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience
The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas
Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish the tasks at hand
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate a strong understanding of Boise State's institutional policies
Ability to discuss career and educational goals with students; identify student strengths and weaknesses
Experience in: working with limited-income, first-generation students, student counseling, development, education or related fields
Preferred
Master's Degree in a relevant field
At least one year of teaching experience in higher education
At least five years of relevant experience
Benefits
12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
Company
Boise State University
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