Job summary
Job overview
The Education Specialist at Urban Strategies, Inc. develops and implements educational programs to support lifelong learning and career readiness, impacting community development and individual growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supporting students' transitions to education and workforce, engaging families, coordinating community support, ensuring access to services, analyzing data, representing the organization, troubleshooting education issues, maintaining data integrity, participating in training, fostering partnerships, and providing financial literacy resources.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in human services or related field, 3 years of project management experience including complex contracts or grants administration, strong communication, organizational skills, case management experience, proficiency in MS Office, and flexibility for travel and events; SPSS knowledge and local community knowledge preferred.
Work environment and culture
Urban Strategies, Inc. is a nonprofit focused on equity-centered, data-driven community development supporting economically stressed families, emphasizing results and collaboration.
Company information
Urban Strategies, Inc. is a national nonprofit founded in 1978, leading in place-based human capital development and community revitalization across 53 communities in 28 metropolitan areas.
Job location and travel
Location is to be determined; role may require travel and flexibility for evening and weekend functions.
Unique job features
The position includes unique opportunities to integrate educational support with financial literacy and social entrepreneurship, hosting seminars and supporting a CDFI client base.
Company overview
Urban Strategies is a consulting firm specializing in urban planning, community development, and social impact initiatives. They generate revenue through contracts with government agencies, non-profits, and private sector clients, offering services such as strategic planning, project management, and policy analysis. Founded in the early 2000s, the company has a history of successfully transforming urban spaces and fostering community engagement. Their work often focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive, and economically vibrant communities.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in educational program development, community engagement, and workforce readiness initiatives, emphasizing your ability to support students and families through transitions and resource coordination.
Stress your project management skills, particularly in managing complex contracts or grants, and your proficiency with data analysis tools like SPSS and MS Office, as these are key for tracking educational outcomes and reporting.
Apply through multiple platforms including Urban Strategies, Inc's official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with Urban Strategies' education or community development teams on LinkedIn; start conversations by mentioning your interest in their place-based human capital development strategies or recent community projects they have led to build rapport.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'educational programs,' 'workforce transitions,' 'community engagement,' 'project management,' and 'data analysis,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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