Program Counselor, Educational Opportunity Center (2 Positions)

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Public speaking

Outreach coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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

Job description

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Note: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

Position Summary: The Educational Opportunity Center Program Counselor will be highly qualified to provide services to participants at the target sites. This position collaborates closely with the team and the local schools/sites to ensure grant objectives are met and align with the strategic plan of ENMU-Roswell. This position reports to the Director of the Educational Opportunity Center.

• 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.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 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.
• Previous TRIO program experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience working with students one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Knowledge of project regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to understand students' educational, social and psychological needs.
• Knowledge in community and public relations.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently sits and occasionally stands or walks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA.

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at [e-mail]. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.