EOC Education and Career Specialist

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

6d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Education and Career Planning Specialist recruits, enrolls, and provides educational services to eligible Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) participants. The role supports participants through post-secondary and college planning, including admissions and financial aid applications, and provides information about two- and four-year colleges and universities, certified programs, and vocational programs. The specialist also provides career counseling and administers career exploration assessments.

The position supports day-to-day EOC office operations and represents or consults with EOC in communities, schools, and campuses. It provides individualized academic, career, and educational guidance; delivers presentations and workshops; builds partnerships and resource networks; researches educational resources; and maintains participant records and program data in compliance with applicable policies and requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, behavioral or social sciences, social work, communications, or a related field.
• One year of relevant full-time professional experience promoting educational access and/or providing academic assistance, with knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes. The posting also states that relevant experience is not required with a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals from first-generation and limited-income backgrounds, Veterans, and/or adult non-traditionally-aged students.
• Experience working with the target population, including high school students and adult learners from first-generation and low-income communities.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, or access to a licensed driver, and a reliable motor vehicle for work-related travel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public speaking experience with a variety of audiences.
• Experience collaborating with college and university personnel and/or community and educational organizations and service agencies.
• Experience with email, word processing, spreadsheets, database entry, and other computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Bilingual Spanish/English ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, enroll, and provide services to eligible EOC participants in accordance with federal guidelines and program requirements.
• Provide individualized academic, career, and educational support, including career exploration and planning, academic assessments and advising, and guidance on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and educational opportunities.
• Develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and special events on college admissions, financial aid and scholarships, financial literacy and wellness, test-taking, career development, time management, computer competency, and study skills.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and resource networks with college and university offices, educational organizations, community agencies, and local, state, and federal partners.
• Research, develop, and secure educational resources and materials related to financial literacy and wellness, career advising, academic success, and participant needs.
• Maintain accurate participant records and program data, including timely entry and tracking in the EOC Project Database, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, university, Access Center, and EOC policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support daily operations and the overall success of the EOC Project and Access Center, including participating in meetings, training, and professional development, contributing as a team member, and assisting with program activities and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel statewide for recruitment and program activities.

Benefits

• Colorado State University describes its benefits package as robust and highlights a collaborative atmosphere and focus on work-life balance; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level