METS Advisor I - Lewiston

University of Maine • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

This is a direct service position providing one-on-one services to eligible grant participants who attend middle and high schools in Lewiston. The position will recruit and serve a minimum of 250 students. It is a soft-money position with 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 University of Maine is a public research university and the flagship institution of the University of Maine System. The position is based in Lewiston and involves working with students, schools, and community agencies. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

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; a driver’s license is normally required.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming disadvantages of circumstance similar to those experienced by project participants.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

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