Outreach Generalist for Veterans Upward Bound
About The Position
Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Veterans Upward Bound is hiring an Outreach Generalist for its Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, a Department of Education-funded grant. The program's mission is to increase veterans' motivation and skills to complete secondary education and to enter and complete postsecondary education. This is a full-time, day-shift position with occasional evening and weekend work. The role requires travel to parish service areas in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, St. Tammany, and Tangipahoa. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or vita, and copies of transcripts; official transcripts will be required if hired.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
- Experience with and/or knowledge of programs serving low-income and potential first-generation students in postsecondary environments.
- Familiarity with learning challenges associated with socioeconomic disadvantage.
- Personal characteristics that allow the employee to relate to the complex educational needs of low-income and potential first-generation students.
- Familiarity with university academic policies and curricula.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with and/or knowledge of veteran populations.
- A background similar to that of the program participants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
