Education Coordinator, JEVS Human Services

Posted by JEVS Human Services on June 20, 2016

Education Coordinator
Youth Services Division

Job Description

Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, compassionate and talented Education Coordinator.

As the Education Coordinator you will be a member of the Career Strategies (CS) Youth Services department; a dynamic and growing JEVS team. In this position you will be responsible for providing educational support services including test prep for SAT/ACT, aptitude and interest assessments, skills development, and case management.

Day to Day:

• Create lesson plans and teach SAT and ACT courses and individual tutoring
• Facilitate group projects and interactive lessons
• Recruit, interview, and orient prospective students as well as determine eligibility
• Conduct workshops on educational issues; make public presentations related to program goals
• Maintain knowledge of educational issues, policies and best practices in the field of youth services
• Provide college and financial aid guidance and counseling to students and families
• Collaborate with school staff and partner organizations to prepare students for postsecondary plan
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in education or related field preferred
• 2+ years’ experience working with at risk youth
• Familiarity with educational counseling and local education practices and issues
• Excellent communication skills and experience in preparing and conducting workshops and training sessions; good communication skills with youth 14 through 21 years of age and their families
• Good organizational skills and willingness to be part of a team
• Demonstrates strong skill in SAT/ACT
• Must have own transportation
• Flexible workweek hours; early evening work required

https://jevshumanservices.org/careers/ (scroll down to Youth Services section)