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Job Location
TRIO Offsite Locations (Tulsa/Muskogee Area) - Oklahoma
Position Type
Staff
Salary Range
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category
OTRS Classified
Description
STARS Outreach Recruitment Specialist - VUB
Program Overview:
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is a TRIO Program funded by the US Department of Education. VUB is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
The VUB Students Training for Academic Readiness and Success (STARS), provides academic preparation services to eligible veterans in the Tulsa and Muskogee areas.
Position Overview:
This position is a field position that will not be permanently officed on the UCO Campus. This is a temporary field position that is funded for May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023. The STARS outreach recruitment Specilaist is expected to operate in-person daily in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its surrounding communities, as well as in and around Muskogee , Oklahoma, from time to time, and once a month at the VUB Hub (main office) located at the University of Central Oklahoma Edmond campus. On assigned working days at the VUB Hub, travel will be reimbursed calculated from Tulsa, Oklahoma or Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The ideal candidate would live in Tulsa or Muskogee and/or be familiar with these areas to help with community connections.
The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of communication with potential program participants and will attend applicable military and community events to detail program objectives to referral network stakeholders. This position will report directly to the VUB STARS Project Director.
20-25 hours a week, Flexable work schedule. Some evenings and Saturday's.
A valid driver's license is required, as well as transportation and/or the ability to travel to and from community partner locations and recruiting events.
This position is a temporary funded position from May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
The VUB STARS Outreach Coach performs the following:
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Associates degree or a minimum of 30 college credit hours in counseling, education, or related field required and minimum 1 year of experience in a higher education setting. This position requires knowledge with under-represented populations or participants with a high risk of academic failure; demonstrated coordination of recruitment strategies; and Valid driver's license.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
U.S. Military Veteran or previous work related to serving veterans. One-year work experience in a TRIO program or 2+ years as a participant in a TRIO program. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required. A Bachelor's degree in field plus 3+ years of relevant experience in the chosen field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations. Ability to work well with peers, supervisor, faculty, staff, and students. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, human relations, public relations, and organizational skills. Excellent mechanical, computing, and networking skills. Ability to work independently handles multiple tasks simultaneously and interacts professionally with all segments of the University community. Ability to organize and coordinate personnel associated with the project. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be detail-oriented. Understanding and knowledge of the veteran and military-connected community.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Location
TRIO Offsite Locations (Tulsa/Muskogee Area) - Oklahoma
Position Type
Staff
Salary Range
$20.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Job Category
OTRS Classified
Description
STARS Outreach Recruitment Specialist - VUB
Program Overview:
The Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program is a TRIO Program funded by the US Department of Education. VUB is designed to motivate and assist veterans in the development of academic and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of postsecondary education. The program provides assessment and enhancement of basic skills through counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in the core subject areas. The primary goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education programs.
The VUB Students Training for Academic Readiness and Success (STARS), provides academic preparation services to eligible veterans in the Tulsa and Muskogee areas.
Position Overview:
This position is a field position that will not be permanently officed on the UCO Campus. This is a temporary field position that is funded for May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023. The STARS outreach recruitment Specilaist is expected to operate in-person daily in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its surrounding communities, as well as in and around Muskogee , Oklahoma, from time to time, and once a month at the VUB Hub (main office) located at the University of Central Oklahoma Edmond campus. On assigned working days at the VUB Hub, travel will be reimbursed calculated from Tulsa, Oklahoma or Muskogee, Oklahoma.
The ideal candidate would live in Tulsa or Muskogee and/or be familiar with these areas to help with community connections.
The Outreach Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of communication with potential program participants and will attend applicable military and community events to detail program objectives to referral network stakeholders. This position will report directly to the VUB STARS Project Director.
20-25 hours a week, Flexable work schedule. Some evenings and Saturday's.
A valid driver's license is required, as well as transportation and/or the ability to travel to and from community partner locations and recruiting events.
This position is a temporary funded position from May 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2023.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
The VUB STARS Outreach Coach performs the following:
- Recruit veteran participants in Tulsa and/or Muskogee for VUB STARS
- Works with Project Director to assess recruitment and funded-to-serve ratios.
- Counsels' Participants regarding academic endeavors.
- Acts as a resource person for academic information and decision-making strategies.
- Assist with transportation of program participants to event using program rented vehicle.
- Tracks their progress on VUB STARS program participation success.
- Assist program participants gather and submit program application documents for program intakes.
- Manages personal data in accordance with federal human protections certifications requirements.
- Assist connect program participants with FAFSA completion and financial aid processing assistance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Associates degree or a minimum of 30 college credit hours in counseling, education, or related field required and minimum 1 year of experience in a higher education setting. This position requires knowledge with under-represented populations or participants with a high risk of academic failure; demonstrated coordination of recruitment strategies; and Valid driver's license.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
U.S. Military Veteran or previous work related to serving veterans. One-year work experience in a TRIO program or 2+ years as a participant in a TRIO program. Being bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required. A Bachelor's degree in field plus 3+ years of relevant experience in the chosen field or 7+ years of equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations. Ability to work well with peers, supervisor, faculty, staff, and students. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, human relations, public relations, and organizational skills. Excellent mechanical, computing, and networking skills. Ability to work independently handles multiple tasks simultaneously and interacts professionally with all segments of the University community. Ability to organize and coordinate personnel associated with the project. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Must be detail-oriented. Understanding and knowledge of the veteran and military-connected community.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
