Education Access Counselor - Admissions & Financial Aid

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell is seeking an Educational Opportunity Center Program Counselor to serve participants at target sites. This role collaborates with the ENMU-Roswell team to meet grant objectives and align with the strategic plan, reporting to the EOC Director.

The counselor will inform the public about EOC services, conduct individual and group sessions on admissions and financial aid, guide students through applications, and coordinate guest speakers and workshops while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Two years of experience working with disadvantaged and racially diverse student populations.
• Knowledge of postsecondary admissions and financial aid processes.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups, from high school to postsecondary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Background similar to the participants served.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, counseling, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Inform the general public about EOC services through assemblies, organizational meetings, and individual and small group sessions.
• Conduct individual and group meetings with participants to discuss post-secondary admissions and financial aid options.
• Refer and assist participants to their local Adult Education to obtain their GED/HiSET, and follow up to ensure they are meeting their academic goals.
• Assist students with completing admissions applications, financial aid applications, scholarships, etc.
• Travel to target areas to conduct meetings with participants.
• Provide ongoing financial aid and literacy information, along with personalized assistance to participants.
• Coordinate guest speakers, workshops, and campus tours for EOC participants.
• Oversee EOC tutors hired at target areas.
• Establish and maintain communication with institutional and administrative personnel/faculty, especially in the Financial Aid and Admissions offices within the target area.
• Follow up on referrals made by target area personnel and schedule appointments accordingly.
• Check in with students from previous fiscal years to inform them about important post-secondary deadlines and upcoming EOC events.
• Collect and input participant data into the database system.
• Attend regional, state, and national conferences.
• Meet all expectations and perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Public speaking

Outreach coordination

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in education, social work, counseling, or related field

Description du poste

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell is seeking an Educational Opportunity Center Program Counselor to serve participants at target sites. This role collaborates with the ENMU-Roswell team to meet grant objectives and align with the strategic plan, reporting to the EOC Director.

The counselor will inform the public about EOC services, conduct individual and group sessions on admissions and financial aid, guide students through applications, and coordinate guest speakers and workshops while