Education Information Specialist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Durant, OK

34d • Onsite

About The Position

This hourly position is based at Choctaw Nation Headquarters in Durant, Oklahoma, and serves eight schools in the Bryan County area. It is not a traditional 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. position; start and end times vary according to business and school needs. The position requires daily travel from August through May, with a tribal vehicle provided for travel from Headquarters to assigned destinations. From September through March, the EIS presents weekly workshops to high school students and provides one-on-one advising while building professional relationships with students and school administrators. Occasional evening work is required for virtual workshops and school events at which the EIS presents, including FAFSA & Oklahoma Promise nights, and similar activities. May through July are primarily dedicated to planning and preparation for the upcoming school year. A limited number of Saturdays or Sundays are required throughout the year to support HSSS or tribal events. The High School Student Services Education Information Specialist will work with parents, students, school administration and Choctaw Nation programs to assist Choctaw students in grades 9th – 12th enrolled in a high school within 10.5 counties of the Choctaw Nation by providing educational information to promote college and career path beyond high school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or 4 years directly related experience.
• Strong interpersonal and time management skill
• Work independently with moderate direction and communicate both orally and in writing
• Knowledge and ability to work with appropriate hardware and software applications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Database skills and scanner knowledge
• Two (2) years’ experience in Education or related field

Responsibilities

• Guide communication between area schools, agencies, communities, Choctaw Nation, and other referral organizations.
• Inform parents and school personnel once per semester by letter or email concerning a student’s declining grades and attendance by notifying them of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma program opportunities which provide services to include tutoring and mentoring.
• Provide authorization forms, student success planners, and opportunities throughout the school year by mail, email, and Blackboard Connect.
• Create flyers, spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets), videos, and social media posts to keep Choctaw parents and students in grades 9th – 12th informed of programs.
• Share educational information with parents, Choctaw students, and school personnel at parent teacher conferences, school visits, and college/career fairs.
• Prepare presentations to include Oklahoma’s Promise, Blackboard Connect, Mizuni data program, and social media to share with other departments inside and outside of the Choctaw Nation.
• Create and share senior spreadsheet which includes contact information, college preference and major with Choctaw Nation Human Resources, Health, College Freshman Year Initiative, Higher Education, and Career Development programs.
• Prepare general correspondences, memos, and letters to promote program.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level