Educational Counselor - Educational Talent Search Waterloo

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; United States; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Northern Iowa is seeking an Educational Counselor for the Educational Talent Search program. You will support middle and high school students, guiding them toward college and postsecondary opportunities with counseling, information, and tutoring.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education or related field and at least one year of counseling or teaching experience, with occasional evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field plus at least one year of experience in counseling, teaching, or related experience required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Responsabilités

• Identifies, recruits, selects, and provides services to eligible participants, including career counseling; provides information on post-secondary opportunities; helps participants complete post-secondary admissions applications and financial aid forms; and provides tutoring.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Description du poste

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Full Consideration Date:

10/19/2026

Job Description:

Make a lasting impact on students as they discover what’s possible for their future. The University of Northern Iowa’s Educational Talent Search program is seeking an Educational Counselor to support and inspire middle and high school students as they prepare for college and beyond. In this rewarding role, you’ll help students build the knowledge, confidence, and resources they need to graduate from high school and successfully pursue postsecondary education.

Summary:

Identifies, recruits, selects, and provides services to eligible participants, including career counseling; provides information on post‑secondary opportunities; helps participants complete post‑secondary admissions applications and financial aid forms; and provides tutoring.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field plus at least one year of experience in counseling, teaching, or related experience required. Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Compensation:

$18.67 to Commensurate

Pay Grade: 117

Pay Basis: Hourly

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

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