Student Success & Career Navigator

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

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