Student Support Specialist III

3 weeks ago

Lexington, United States Kentucky Community and Technical College System Full time
Student Support Specialist III (Migrant Education Specialist)

Job no: 494371
Work type: Full-time
Location: Lexington, KY
Categories: Staff

Title: Student Support Specialist III (Migrant Education Specialist)

Salary Range: $2,806 - $4,363 per month

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Cooper Campus

Department: Academics and Student Services

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
  • 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
  • Vacation/Sick Time
  • Work-Life Balance
  • 9.5 Paid Holidays
  • 2 Weeks of Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
  • Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary

The Northern Migrant Education Regional Center Outreach Specialist Recruiter/Advocate is responsible for working with students and families in the region. The incumbent advises school district staff, community and other agencies to interpret federal law and regulatory guidance as well as to provide service and offer referral for service needs of those families recruited. The incumbent provides technical assistance to local school district staff and other service providers; counsels targeted students aged 3-22 and their parent/guardians.

The Outreach Specialist position completes work of an advanced nature that requires familiarity with procedures and knowledge of counseling students and families on academic and school admission requirements (Preschool-12) and serves as liaison to community organizations and partners.

Job Duties:

Identifies and recruits eligible migrant children within the target region
  • Interprets, explains, and facilitates participation to all potentially eligible families the purpose and objectives of the Migrant Education Program.
  • Organizes and participates in school and community activities and events that are related to the services and needs of our migrant families and children.
  • Travels throughout the target Region and interviews potential families and children to determine eligibility for the migrant education program
  • Conducts school visits to develop collaboration to identify new students enrolled in the district.
  • Identifies school and community resources for students and families that can provide supplemental educational and social service needs ir those enrolled in the program.
  • Distributes information about the migrant education program and other community resources to potential and current children and families
  • Develops and maintains excellent relationships with service agencies and other referral organizations within the assigned district.
  • Maintains recruitment records for each assigned school district.
  • Participates in all ID&R training and workshops for new staff and updates when necessary on the regional and state levels when assigned.
Collects required data in support of needs assessment and program evaluation
  • Compiles data and develops reports regarding recruitment and follow-up activities as required and according to federal and state guidelines.
  • Participates in data collection and program evaluation for documentation of local district, and state needs assessments and service delivery plans.
  • Utilizes appropriate data collection techniques in obtaining and reporting required data
  • Documents recruitment activities for target region and keeps accurate files which include maps, certificates of eligibility and supporting documentation, activity logs, and other pertinent information
  • Analyzes and manages district data and produces reports for the state/regional databases - MIS2000 and national database - MSIX
  • Produces reports of other data - health, education and migratory patterns - as required or requested
Assists with providing advocacy and referrals for academic needs and personal welfare
  • Works with the program staff to ensure families' needs are met either by program resources or through referrals to other school and /or community agencies
  • Conducts home visits and acts as liaison between the school and /or community agencies and the home
  • In accordance with Regional Coordinator conducts after school and summer academic tutoring
  • Monitors student progress through consultation with school teachers, guidance counselors, and Infinite Campus
  • Serves as counselor for Summer Academy and other regional field trip and cultural enrichment programming
  • Works with staff to plan and conduct district and regional parent engagement activities.
Ensures effective operations and quality control for all processes within the program
  • Completes all required travel and activities reports/forms in a timely and accurate manner and according to established policy.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, trainings, etc. as required to stay abreast of current program regulations and procedures
  • Assists others as needed in effort to ensure the most efficient use of time and resources
  • Completes all other duties as assigned
Plan and conduct public relations and communication activities of the program
  • Develops public relations reports and written materials for distribution
  • Oversees the logistics required to support program activities as required
  • Plans and conducts scheduling, and participates in public relation activities related to program goals and objectives
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field/or equivalent experience.
  • One year of related experience is required.
  • Must have a valid KY Driver's License.
Additional Skills Requested:
  • Must be a self-starter with ability to stay on task
  • Have the ability to work with and manage all types of people
  • Be attentive to detail and paperwork
  • Must be able to maintain files and keep detailed records
  • Must demonstrate computer skills and on-line knowledge
  • Personal and professional integrity with an emphasis on confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Strongest applicants will demonstrate a strong understanding and knowledge of migrant lifestyle and the educational, social, and economical assets and barriers associated with migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
  • Bilingual written and oral language skills required.


Advertised: 14 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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