Job description

The Lawrence Public Schools is seeking TWO full-time Early College Student Support Specialists for its Early College and Career Pathways Program (ECCP). The Early College (EC) program model was implemented at Lawrence High School (LHS) in the Fall of 2017 in collaboration with Northern Essex Community College (NECC) and Merrimack College (MC). The EC program is designed to offer traditionally underrepresented students the opportunity to receive college and career services. Early College students take college-level courses at a college campus while simultaneously completing high school.

Job Goals and Responsibilities:

The Student Support Specialist for the Early College Program will focus on supporting current EC students through the Early College experience as well as engage with prospective EC students. This role will be primarily responsible for creating and supporting existing programming and enrollment while providing direct and indirect services to students and families of our NECC and/or Merrimack Early College Programs.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assist with the implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Monitor daily bus attendance and submit using Powerschool.
• Attend regular meetings with the college partners and work directly with the LHS administration to ensure that program services and resources are aligned.
• Implement post-secondary connection initiatives tailored to EC students through exposure to careers/college pathways via events/activities.
• Provide support to students with EC Major pathway selection and navigating academic challenges.
• Collaborate with EC Staff to support registration and enrollment processes and increase awareness about the EC program.
• Host “office hours” for Early College students.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of the student orientation process.
• Regularly provide data and evidence-based updates, progress on goals, and next steps to the Early College team.
• Collect and distribute course materials such as books, Chromebooks, calculators, etc.
• Travel between LHS campus and college campus to support students, as needed.
• Perform tasks for either NECC/Merrimack EC programs and general program needs (needs may include: EC student advising/support and material distribution/inventory management).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of directly related experience working with youth development/coaching, college/career access, youth academic enrichment, and/or family support programs preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Demonstrated experience working with youth, parents, and diverse populations in various settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) and presentation skills.
• Proficient at using technology such as MS Office, Google Drive, and database management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others on a team.
• Ability to manage confidential records/information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work proactively and efficiently to accomplish team goals and program deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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