Education Technician (TRIO)

Summary This position is part of the Haskell Indian Nations University, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Education Technician (TRIO) you will be responsible for promoting academic success, student retention, and graduation while providing direct administrative and technical support to the TRIO Director. The BIE's mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs for cultural and economic well-being and in keeping with the wide diversity of American Indian tribes and Native Alaska villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities (25 CFR ? 32.3). The Haskell Indian Nations University mission is to build the leadership capacity of our students by serving as the leading institution of academic excellence, cultural and intellectual prominence, and holistic education that addresses the needs of Indigenous communities.Major Duties: As an Education Technician (TRIO), GS-1702-7, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision: Conduct interviews with students to verify program eligibility and academic needs. Coordinate student referrals for tutoring, counseling, academic advising, and other university or community support services. Provide technical support and customer service to students participating in the TRIO Program. Maintain student academic files and assist in monitoring student academic progress. Manage various databases of prospective and current Native American students in the local and national school systems. Track student progress by gathering, compiling, validating, and maintaining data related to grades, attendance, retention, transfers, and graduation rates.