Project Advisor/Education Specialist - Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) - Jackson County

Alabama A&M University•Normal, IL

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About The Position

Under supervision of the executive director/president, provides academic advising and support services to participants of the Educational Opportunity Center Program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supports the educational component in the delivery and implementation of all program activities and services including but not limited to: Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications Information on the full range of federal student financial aid programs and scholarships Assistance in completing financial aid applications including FAFSA Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates participants' Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Assesses student's needs for program services Provides academic guidance, career and personal planning to participants Provides participants with information and guidance on financial and economic literacy Tracks participant attendance and follow-up on continued absentees Maintains professional relationships with postsecondary institutions, community agencies, and veteran community agencies Refers participants to outside supportive services Maintains current and accurate records and files in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education guidelines Supports the educational component in the completion and updating of participants' data in program files and database Travel for TRIO-related trips and activities with program participants involving some occasional overnights during each component and ability to travel as needed for training or conferences Demonstrate engagement in our community by attending education related community meetings as necessary Assist with data entry and maintaining data in the database

Requirements

Associate's degree in education, sociology, business or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is preferred
Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Must be able to travel as required.
Applicant must receive favorable clearance reports from background check, drug test, and fingerprinting.
Must have valid drivers' license, proof of current vehicle insurance, a driving record that meets insurers criteria, and be able to use personal vehicle for work. It is recommended that ideal candidate have valid first aid and CPR certification.
Must have experience in education counseling or related field of study; with experience working with adult college re-entry population. Applicant must possess good interpersonal skills; able to work in cooperative management setting, and at ease working with students individually or in groups. Must have good organizational skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; public speaking experience; displays professional demeanor; positive attitude and self-image; ability to multi-task; flexibility in adapting to changing assignments as priorities arise; and ability to learn database management applications.
Applicant must demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of first-generation and low-income students; understanding of non-traditional students; and the ability to establish a positive rapport with target population.

Nice To Haves

Preference for candidates who have held a prior position working with the adult/veteran population or within a university/college/ community resource center, TRiO program or other student support service program.
It is recommended that ideal candidate have valid first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications
Information on the full range of federal student financial aid programs and scholarships
Assistance in completing financial aid applications including FAFSA
Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates participants' Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
Assesses student's needs for program services
Provides academic guidance, career and personal planning to participants
Provides participants with information and guidance on financial and economic literacy
Tracks participant attendance and follow-up on continued absentees
Maintains professional relationships with postsecondary institutions, community agencies, and veteran community agencies
Refers participants to outside supportive services
Maintains current and accurate records and files in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education guidelines
Supports the educational component in the completion and updating of participants' data in program files and database
Travel for TRIO-related trips and activities with program participants involving some occasional overnights during each component and ability to travel as needed for training or conferences
Demonstrate engagement in our community by attending education related community meetings as necessary
Assist with data entry and maintaining data in the database