College Access Outreach Counselor

WV Higher Education Policy Commission•South Charleston, WV

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for passionate, mission-driven individuals to join the team as College Access Outreach Counselors. The position involves helping students across West Virginia unlock their potential, navigate the path to higher education, and build brighter futures. It is a Full-Time, Non-Classified, Exempt, Benefit-Eligible position. The role offers an opportunity to give back and be part of something bigger by traveling throughout West Virginia's communities, connecting with students and families to provide guidance on college readiness, financial aid, and the tools to succeed. It is ideal for individuals who are hungry to grow, eager to serve, and excited to see the impact of their work firsthand.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, admissions, financial aid, public relations, human services, or a related field.
Two years of relevant experience preferred (higher education recruitment, outreach, student support services, or counseling experience is a plus).
Any combination of education and/or experience which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job is acceptable.
Strong public speaking and interpersonal communication abilities
Proficiency with computers, the internet, and Microsoft Office
Goal-oriented with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Commitment to working with diverse groups
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout West Virginia during the school year (occasional out-of-state travel for training or conferences.)

Nice To Haves

recent college graduates should apply!
higher education recruitment, outreach, student support services, or counseling experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Implement a myriad of outreach services to increase awareness of and access to students and families planning and preparing for postsecondary education.
Provide outreach services to state, district, local school, and other college access programs/services with district, school based, and other personnel.
Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach workshops and trainings including state financial aid workshops, FAFSA completion workshops, college applications and exploration workshops, and promote and assist high school counselors, including but not limited to FAFSA Data Share.
Deliver a variety of instructional activities and strategies related to college awareness and access, including CFWV.com web portal workshops for use with individual students, small groups, classes, and large groups in assembly, classroom, conference, seminar, summer program, workshop, and other appropriate settings.
Work with school-based staff, institutions, and other service providers to ensure adequate resources are accessible.
Staff outreach displays specific to financial and college awareness materials including the WV College Fair Tour and other outreach events.
Collects and reports data as required; provides monthly data and reporting related to outreach efforts to monitor measurable outcomes.
Develops partnerships with local, state, regional organizations and/or agencies to support outreach goals.
Works closely with agency staff to determine outreach needs and coordinate programming.
Other duties as assigned to support the Divisions of Financial Aid and Student Affairs.