DEOC Academic and Career Counselor

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University is seeking an DEOC Academic and Career Counselor to coordinate services across the 12-county area, including recruiting participants, conducting assessments, and developing Participant Education Plans. You will collaborate with colleges, universities, and community partners to promote programs and ensure successful PEP outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in an education-related field, experience in adult education, and strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position.
• Experience in adult education programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and processing necessary forms, documents, and systems, in cooperation with the Department of Education, Delta Educational Opportunity Center (DEOC) Director, Postsecondary institutions, and community organizations/groups in the 12-county service area.
• Assist with the implementation and management of the process to recruit and select individuals to participate in the program. Includes the development and maintenance of media and marketing campaigns including the use of social media outlets.
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments to determine eligibility for program participants using college and career readiness assessments or Strong Interest Inventory.
• Monitor program participants in activities and tasks to complete the PEP successfully.
• Develop and implement a system to administer academic advisement and referrals to assigned participants.
• Coordinate and facilitate workshops on financial literacy, financial aid, ACT registration and other services needed by program participants, and partners.
• Support program participants with creating a Participant Education Plan (PEP) for services needed.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and management of the systems for collecting data and providing timely documentation for evaluating program outcomes.
• Work closely with the Office of Financial Aid, Student Service Centers, and Career Services at each of the community colleges and universities in the 12 county service area.
• Establish partnerships with adult education providers, social service organizations, and community-based programs with an academic skills development focus.

Skills

Good listening

Planning

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Recruiting

Retention abilities

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DEOC Academic and Career Counselor

Position Type: Staff

Department: Grants and Contracts

Posting Number: 201201752

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Non-Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 12 month

Responsibilities

1. Assist with developing and processing necessary forms,documents, and systems, in cooperation with the Department ofEducation, Delta Educational Opportunity Center (DEOC) Director,Postsecondary institutions, and community organizations/groups inthe 12-county service area.
2. Assist with the implementation and management of the process torecruit and select individuals to participate in the program.Includes the development and maintenance of media and marketingcampaigns including the use of social media outlets.
3. Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments to determineeligibility for program participants using college and careerreadiness assessments or Strong Interest Inventory.
4. Monitor program participants in activities and tasks to completethe PEP successfully.
5. Develop and implement a system to administer academic advisementand referrals to assigned participants.
6. Coordinate and facilitate workshops on financial literacy,financial aid, ACT registration and other services needed byprogram participants, and partners.
7. Support program participants with creating a ParticipantEducation Plan (PEP) for services needed.
8. Assist in the development, implementation, and management of thesystems for collecting data and providing timely documentation forevaluating program outcomes.
9. Work closely with the Office of Financial Aid, Student ServiceCenters, and Career Services at each of the community colleges anduniversities in the 12 county service area.
10. Establish partnerships with adult education providers, socialservice organizations, and community-based programs with anacademic skills development focus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology,or other field related to the position and experience in adulteducation programs. In addition, it is desirable for this person tohave:

1. Experience in an adult educational setting.
2. Experience with providing one-on-one academic or career guidanceto sensitive populations.
3. Good listening, planning, conflict resolution andproblem-solving skills.
4. Excellent written and oral communications.
5. Excellent recruiting and retention abilities.
6. Good working knowledge and familiarity of higher education,financial aid, GED and ACT testing and admissions.
7. Good working knowledge and understanding of the psychological,behavioral, and educational issues affecting the learning potentialof low-income, first generation participants.
8. Good working knowledge of developing individual education andcareer plans for sensitive populations.
9. Willingness to regularly travel in the program service area andto attend state, regional and national conferences andworkshops.
10. Ability to plan professional development opportunities andprovide technical assistance to program staff, partners, andprogram participants.
11. A working knowledge of Window-based computer applications,including Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university'sresources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology,or other field related to the position.
• Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants' educationprograms.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle forbusiness use.
• Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special eventsafter normal work hours and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with federally-funded programs.
• Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomicconditions and communities.
• Experience with education and career assessment tools andprograms.
• Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantagesand circumstances similar to the population served by theprogram.
• A commitment to working with diverse populations in the MississippiDelta especially economically disadvantaged populations, includinglow-income young adults, first-generation students, students with adisability, and non-traditional students.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The letter of application and one required letters ofrecommendation should relate the applicant's knowledge, skills, andabilities to the posted position.

Additional Information

Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically begenerated to the references you list on the application. They willbe sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly toapplication.

It is the applicant's responsibility to follow up with thereferences to ensure the letters have been submitted.

Open Date: 09/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equalemployment and educational opportunity. Delta State University doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policyextends to all programs and activities supported by theUniversity.