Educational Coordinator -Talent Search Denison

Job Description: Provide support services so that participants develop the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and career, including financial literacy to middle school, secondary, and GED students who are participants in the Educational Talent Search (TS) program. Facilitate authentic hands-on activities that build students’ experience in skills necessary for careers, particularly STEM careers.

Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with outreach, recruitment, and identification of eligible participants. Plans and coordinates curriculum specially designed to expose students to experiences not usually available to disadvantaged youth. Aid student in completing college admission and financial aid applications. Provides instruction and assistance for college entrance examinations Makes recruitment presentations to targeted schools’ staff and students. Curates, organizes, and attends educational, college career-oriented and/or cultural trips. Assists in the development of parent support workshops, Individualized Education Plan ( IEP ), and preparation of proposals for project funding renewal. Develops tutorial sessions based on individual student learning needs and IEP. Assesses the academic needs of students. Arranges mentoring, tutoring, and evaluation as needed. Tracks and collects data on retention, graduation, grade point averages, and enrollment rates for project evaluation. Uses record-keeping procedures to ensure that policies and procedures are followed to comply with all grant and federal regulations, including FERPA and HIPPA. Maintains confidentiality of highly sensitive documents and/or family information. Uses database and software applications to create and manage files and communicate requested information, maintaining confidentiality. Communicates with students in person, by mail and over the telephone. Works independently with minimal supervision. Performs other related duties as required and assigned. This is a full-time, grade 7, administrative position with an annual wage of $38,411. This is a 10-month grant funded position with a 2 month summer option and will be located on the Denison campus. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and group life insurance; retirement, tuition waiver; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education or social sciences and experience in related field. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet college driving requirements. Bi-lingual proficiency a plus

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with low-income, first-generation individuals Physical Demands Salary $38,411. Position Category Position Category Administration Position Type Position Type FT Hours Per Week 40 Grade/Level Grade/Level 7 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm Requires working some evenings and weekend with occasional overnight travel with students. Will flex work schedule to accommodate. Posting Number Posting Number S178P Job Open Date Job Open Date 09/03/2026 Job Close Date Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Western Iowa Tech Community College 4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106 Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status