Talent Search Program Counselor

NOTE: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Talent Search Program Counselor will be highly qualified to deliver services to student participants in the partner schools. This position reports to the Talent Search Director and works closely with the rest of the team and with the local schools being served, to ensure the objectives of the grant are met and are in line with the strategic plan of ENMU-Roswell.

CHARACTERISITC DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly visit with assigned schools in order to identify potential participants and perform individualized counseling sessions;
• Informing the general public of Talent Search services through assemblies at organizational meetings, school assemblies, individual and small group sessions;
• Conduct individual and group meetings with participants to discuss post-secondary admissions and Financial Aid options;
• Assist students with completion of Admissions applications, Financial Aid applications, scholarships, etc.;
• Offer ongoing Financial Aid/literacy information and assistance to participants;
• Coordinate guest speakers, workshops, and campus tours for EOC participants;
• Oversee tutors hired at target schools;
• Establish and maintain communication within the institution, particularly the Financial Aid and Admissions office in the target area;
• Establish and maintain communication with assigned partner schools;
• Follow-up on referrals made by target area personnel and schedule appointments;
• Collect and input participant data into database system;
• Attend regional, state, and national conferences;
• Understand the current grant and how it influences our duties and responsibilities;
• Meet all expectations and other duties as assigned or directed;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in education, social work, counseling, or related field;
• Minimum of two years' experience working with disadvantaged and racially diverse student population;
• Knowledge of personal and career assessment instruments;
• Knowledge of postsecondary admission and financial aid process;
• Ability to work with diverse age levels from middle school to postsecondary;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Background similar to participants;

• Master's Degree in education or counseling;
• Previous TRIO experience;
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish;
• Experience working with students one-on-one and in small group settings;

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination at www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. New Mexico is an open records State; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS