METS Advisor I - Lewiston/Augusta Middle Schools

University of Maine System•New York, NY

2d•$35,000 - $39,600

About The Position

This is a direct service position providing one-on-one services to eligible grant participants who are students in the Lewiston and Augusta middle schools. The METS Advisor I will recruit and serve a minimum of 250 students. The position has a soft-money funding designation and a 10-month work year, from August 15 through June 15. The typical hiring range is $35,000 to $39,600, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position requires a bachelor's degree in educational counseling, education, or another appropriate related field; demonstrated employment experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth in an educational environment; and the ability to work with youth, schools, and community agencies. The role also requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to travel, normally requiring a driver's license. The University of Maine offers employee benefits including tuition benefits for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and retirement plan options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in educational counseling, education, or another appropriate and related field.
Demonstrated employment experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth in an educational environment.
Ability to relate to and work with disadvantaged youth, schools, and community agencies.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently of direct supervision.
Ability to travel, normally requiring a driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming disadvantages of circumstance like those of the project participants.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one services to eligible grant participants who are students in the Lewiston and Augusta middle schools.
Recruit and serve a minimum of 250 students.
Work with disadvantaged youth, schools, and community agencies.
Travel as required.