Educational Opportunity Center Counselor

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

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Informing the general public of EOC services through assemblies at organizational meetings, school assemblies, 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/Hi-set and follow up with those participants to make sure they are meeting their academic goals;
• Assist students with completion of Admissions applications, Financial Aid applications, scholarships, etc.;
• Travel to target areas to conduct meetings with participants;
• Offer ongoing Financial Aid/literacy information and assistance to participants;
• Coordinate guest speakers, workshops, and campus tours for EOC participants;
• Oversee EOC tutors hired at target areas;
• Establishing and maintaining communication between the institutional and administrative personnel/faculty, particularly the Financial Aid and Admissions office in the target area;
• Follow-up on referrals made by target area personnel and schedule appointments;
• Follow-up with students served during previous fiscal year to inform them on important post-secondary deadlines and EOC events;
• Collect and input participant data into database system;
• Attend regional, state, and national conferences;
• Meet all expectations and other duties as assigned or directed;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in education, social work, counseling, or related field;
• Two years of experience working with disadvantaged and racially diverse student population;
• Knowledge of postsecondary admission and financial aid process;
• Ability to work with diverse age levels from high school to postsecondary;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Background similar to participants;

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

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and 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.

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.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume/ Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 (575) 624-7412. 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. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel atfrances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mailHR@roswell.enmu.edu

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.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS