Educational Opportunity Center Program Counselor

Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell Campus•Portales, NM

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About The Position

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.