Talent Search Director

Talent Search Director Salary $60,00-$70,000 SUMMARY To increase the retention and successful completion of secondary school and the enrollment in postsecondary educational programs by the disadvantaged target youth population through motivation, the provision of designated education, financial aid, career and other services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Selection and training of a qualified staff · Implementation of Talent Search program goals and activities with host institution’s administration and staff · Planning and participating in publicizing the Talent Search program philosophies, goals and services · Supervise, monitor and evaluate all project activities · Authorization and accountability of all Talent search program budgetary expenditures · Maintaining positive public relations with participants, Talent Search staff, target area secondary school and agency personnel and host institution personnel · Develop and maintain working relationships with area business and industry contacts · Organize/implement a sequential plan of services, beginning with 6 th grade and progressing to 12 th grade · Organize, implement and coordinate campus trips, visits to business and industry, and other field activities concerning curriculum needs · Coordinate activities between participating junior high schools, secondary schools, counselors, host institution and satellite centers · Maintain confidential files on all participants to include documentation of all services provided · Compile and submit Annual Performance Report (APR) · Perform all other duties and responsibilities related to position within the parameters of the U.S. Department of Education Guidelines ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES) 1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments. 2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University. 3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment. 4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned.