Educational Specialist-TRIO Upward Bound

TRIO


Search 2192 - Posted august 22, 2025

Emporia State University is seeking an Educational Specialist for the TRIO Upward Bound program. This position is a full-time, 12-month, limited term benefits-eligible position (dependent on continuation of grant funding). 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Basic duties include:

  • Recruitment and retention of potential first-generation, limited income high school participants;
  • Developing and implementing programming such as tutoring, monthly educational sessions on a variety of topics meeting participants’ needs, FAFSA completion, assistance in applying to postsecondary institutions, educational events, family events, Summer Institute and other programming to assist students in their preparation for a postsecondary education.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in the social services, education, counseling, or related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups including students, administrators, and external service providers
  • A demonstrated ability to approach tasks creatively
  • At least one year of experience working with high school students


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • More than one year of experience working with high school students in student programming, career advising, and financial aid processes

COMPENSATION:

  • Salary:  $48,084.00 annually

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Free Dental insurance for employees
  • Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
  • Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
  • Dependent tuition waiver
  • For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three references here. 


Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.


A background check is required prior to hire.



For more information

Human Resources

humres@emporia.edu

(620) 341-5379

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.