Identification Specialist, South Central Region - Migratory Education Program

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation•Lexington, MA

4d•$23•Remote

About The Position

The Identification Specialist conducts outreach to raise awareness of the Migratory Education Program (MEP) and its benefits in an assigned region of Iowa. The role engages potential migratory families at community events and meetings, interviews potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility, and maintains accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility decisions. It communicates regularly with migratory liaisons, works with school personnel to transition migratory children into new educational settings, contributes to continual improvement related to federal and state MEP guidelines, and participates in the national MEP consortia. The position may be performed remotely within Iowa, subject to the university’s remote-work policy and agreement. Regular travel is required within the assigned region, which includes Greene, Boone, Guthrie, Dallas, Polk, Adair, Madison, Warren, Union, Clarke, Lucas, Ringgold, Decatur, and Wayne counties. Applicants need not live in the region but must be able to travel there regularly. This is a term position on a calendar-year service schedule. Compensation is $23.00 per hour to commensurate, and the position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime or compensatory time. Full consideration is given to application materials received by November 8, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, counseling, education, communications, human resources, or a related field; an associate’s degree plus three years of related experience, or a high school diploma plus six years of related experience, may be substituted.
Strong attention to detail.
Digital proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel, and video communication software such as Zoom.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel regularly within the designated Iowa region.
Student experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children, families, and education.
Experience working with vulnerable populations.
Experience with data collection and reports.
Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to raise awareness about the Migratory Education Program and its benefits within the designated Iowa region.
Attend community events and meetings to engage with potential migratory families.
Engage in a continual cycle of improvement regarding federal and state MEP guidelines.
Interview potentially eligible migratory children and families to determine eligibility.
Communicate regularly with migratory liaisons to support timely identification of migratory children.
Collaborate with school personnel to transition migratory children into new educational settings.
Maintain accurate records of outreach efforts and eligibility determinations.
Participate in the ongoing work of the national MEP consortia.