MEOC Counselor

About the position

The Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) is a community-based program that provides free counseling, information and technical assistance to adults and youth interested in going to college or other postsecondary schools. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Counselor is primarily responsible for recruiting high school students to provide direct counseling services via individual and group guidance, counseling sessions, research and advisement of various opportunities within specific areas such as financial aid, scholarship, higher education and college admissions, and periodic workshops for participants.

Responsibilities

• Recruits and provides case management of an assigned caseload, as outlined by grant requirements.
• Provides guidance and counseling to all assigned participants.
• Develops and implements recruitment strategies and activities designed to involve students in MEOC activities.
• Identifies and selects target high schools for the MEOC program participation.
• Maintains efficient, complete case management files on all assigned participants.
• Provides clients, individuals and groups with information concerning higher education and career opportunities.
• Assists clients in the identification of, and application to, appropriate postsecondary educational programs.
• Assists clients in the identification of, and application to, organizations, educational institutions and agencies for financial assistance.
• Provides program services to a designated quota of participants each month.
• Places the minimum number of clients assigned in postsecondary educational programs.
• Maintains appropriate records and information necessary to document client eligibility for program services.
• Prepares a year-end report including a summary of services provided and an evaluation of the relationship for all school contacts.
• Submits monthly reports to the Director, stating contacts, progress and outcomes in meeting recruitment goals.
• Participates with professional development to remain current and relevant.
• Other duties as designated by the Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, criminal justice, psychology, business or a related field.
• Experience working in an organization, school or program that serves socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged populations.
• Must have specific knowledge and demonstrate commitment to the advancement of socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge and use of virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, WebEx).
• Must be able to travel as necessary for major events where staff participation is required.
• Proof of comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination required.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency with Blumen software.