Educational Specialist

Job Summary/Basic Function

This job opportunity will provide direct services to high school students at Rimrock High School and Owyhee Combined High School located at the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. TRIO Upward Bound Educational Specialists are merged into the schools and provide either 1 on 1 or small group services that allow students to reach their potential. Specialists see the rewards that come with each service they provide. Additionally, they will organize/attend fun student activities such as college visits, community service, cultural activities, and more!

Department Overview

We are a federally funded grant program through the US Department of Education that prepares students for college or vocational school through various enrichment courses, intensive mentoring, and academic support. We are passionate about helping students and creating a safe work environment for all staff.

Essential Functions

• Provide participants with information about postsecondary schools and/or programs; technical assistance in the area of college admission, financial aid, and scholarship; career information and referrals to postsecondary school career advisors if needed.
• Cook up academic services offered to enrolled students to ensure a complete academic assessment.
• Under the direction of the project director, develop academic classes to be offered under the program.
• Create an individual education plan in collaboration with other staff for each individual.
• Maintain accurate documentation of their progress toward completion of their plan.
• Teach classes to participants who have a demonstrated need for improvement before enrollment in a postsecondary program.
• Develop and coordinate a series of special topic workshops as directed by grant or project director (e.g. financial literacy, study skills, test anxiety).
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with postsecondary institutions and programs participants may attend.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records regarding participants’ academic progress while in the program.
• Determine work assignments and class selection of teachers and/or instructors.
• Provide information as needed to students regarding postsecondary opportunities, including admissions, financial aid, COMPASS testing, and scholarships, and assist as needed.
• Aid the project director with the development and submission of the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Execute daily advising and program operations directly on-site at Rimrock Jr./Sr. High School (Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District #365 at 39678 ID-78, Bruneau, ID) and Owyhee Combined School (100 Academic Way, Owyhee, NV).
• Serve as the primary, on-the-ground student resource by spending the vast majority of the workweek on-site at rural and reservation campuses, fulfilling the core expectation of direct, face-to-face service delivery.
• Manage a high-travel schedule to maintain a consistent physical presence at both the Bruneau, ID, and Owyhee, NV campuses, directly executing grant objectives where the students are located.
• Participate in the 6-week Residential Summer School program with duties designated by the Project Director.
• Perform other duties as needed throughout the academic year.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience teaching multiple levels
• Previous experience working with low-income participants would be a plus
• Background in financial aid, admissions, and basic skills curriculum design would be helpful
• Bilingual/ bicultural plus or / experience working with multicultural populations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 2 years of experience
• A valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• TRIO Alumni
• At least 1 year of experience working with low-income and/or first-generation students
• Bilingual in Spanish
• IDaho Secondary Teaching Certificate

Salary and Benefits

Salary range is $50,065.60 to $62,587.20 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package , including (but not limited to): 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 See our full benefits page for more information!

About Us

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond. Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/.