Resource Specialist

Department: Education

Reports To: I-DREAM Project Director

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grant Funded Position

Summary:

The Resource Specialist will serve First American and other minority students participating in East Central University's Increased Diversity through Resources, Education, Allies, and Mentorship (I-DREAM) Center of Excellence in Educator Preparation grant-funded scholar’s program, as well as members of the Native American Student Association. The Resource Specialist will report directly to the Dean of the College of Education & Psychology and work closely with the Coordinator/Liaison. This position will have one full-time direct report and supervise student workers.

Education:

B.S. In Education, Human Resources, Native American Studies, Counseling, or related field required. Masters preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Implementation of project services/activities
  • Work with student development and ECU Academic Success Center/advisors
  • Advise students about ECU Education Preparation Programs and education courses/certification
  • Assist students with financial aid and economic literacy
  • Assess participant needs and identify social and academic problems, effective solutions, and interventions as necessary
  • Will identify current and prospective Native American/minority students
  • Will recruit participants at the 11th and 12th grade levels at ECU service area schools
  • Develop relationships with Native American tribes/nations
  • Develop relationships with departments on campus
  • Interact with faculty/staff within admission, financial aid, registrar, student services, and academic units
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with students and their families
  • Serve as ECU Native American Student Association advisor

Other Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to identify with and relate to NA/minority students pursuing post-secondary degrees.
  • Skills and knowledge of providing academic and wrap-around services to students.
  • Understanding of the challenges and barriers to postsecondary attainment experienced by NA/minority students.
  • Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs.
  • Ability to articulate the needs of students and advocate for them before administrators, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to articulate the academic needs of the students and how to access available resources.
  • Ability to partner with others to accomplish project goals.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply student development theories and best practices for NA/minority students.
  • Ability to relate to faculty, counselors, administrators, and student groups.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Excel. Ability to make presentations to multiple audiences.
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of first-year advising preferred.
  • Strong cultural connection to First American customs and traditions.
  • Knowledge of the Family Education Model.

Required Experience:

  • Two years’ experience in educational/tertiary service provision or related post-secondary education field.
  • Two years’ experience working with high-school 11th and 12th graders and/or post-secondary students from Native American and/or minority populations.

Compensation:

  • $42k annually
  • Employees experience competitive paid holidays, including:
    •  2 weeks for Winter Break
    • 1 week for Spring Break
    • 2 days at Fall Break
  • Employees accrue paid leave.
  • ECU pays both the employer and the employee portion of Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement.
  • ECU contributes up to $792 (beginning January 1, 2025) to employee health insurance every month.

 

TO APPLY:  Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and (5) a completed   *Disclosure Statement. (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)

Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.

 ***Please do not include a full Social Security Number on documents. Please provide only the last four (4) digits. We may never receive your information if a full Social Security Number is listed on any document. Our email system will reject emails if it detects a full Social Security Number, therefore Employment Services will not receive your information. ***

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Admin. 160, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.