Academic Counselor, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI

Position: Academic Counselor, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI)

This position is part of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Department of the Interior (DOI). As a Guidance Counselor (Academic) you will be responsible for providing academic support services and resources to students.

Apply by 08/07/26

Location:

Albuquerque, NM Work site options:
Telework eligible:
No Remote job:
No Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No Salary: $75,489 - $98,141 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 11 Promotion potential:
None

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Work schedule:

Full-time

Travel Required:

Occasional travel
- You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type:
Term
- Not to Exceed 2 Years. This is a term position expecting to last at least 2 Years. If warranted, the agency has the option of extending term appointments up to the 4-year limit in accordance with 5 CRF 316.301(a). This job is open to:

• The public
• U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
• Native Americans
• Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 USC 5116 (reclassified from 472)). Verification Form BIA 4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference. Indian preference eligibles may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(A)(7).

Guidance Counselor (Academics)/Academic Counselor, GS-1740-11

Your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Serve as an advisor and counselor to first-year students, returning and continuing students, and students with disabilities.
• Provide direct and indirect academic support to help students navigate college systems, access student services, and utilize available on and off campus resources as students begin and continue their education with emphasis of cultural integration in areas supportive co-curricular activities.
• Administer career assessments to evaluate students' interests, needs, and career goals and build upon specific educational plans appropriate to degree or certificate program.
• Provide individual and group academic counseling services to all student with a strong emphasis on adult learners and students on probation or suspension.
• Gather, organize, and analyze student data to support effective academic counseling and non academic assessment program objectives and criteria. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations.
• Contribute to SIPI's strategic and academic initiatives by supporting integrated advisement with faculty/advisors, strengthens guided pathways towards workforce development and student transitioning, assist with student learning in retention, persistence, and degree completion efforts aligned with program assessment, strategic planning, and continuous improvement requirements.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships with tribal, state, and federal government work forces and higher educational institutional pathways for student internships and graduate students.
• Support Guide Pathways model for integrated advisement.

Conditions of employment

• Be sure to read the '
  
  How to Apply
  
  ' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial or 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act and the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, in order to be eligible for appointment to this agency.
• Driving Requirement (Required only at time of appointment):
  Incumbent may be required, as an incidental duty, to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle, in the performance of duties, therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• Term Appointments do not confer competitive /permanent status (5 CFR Part 316).

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements contained in the OPM Standards. For this position, they are listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Tests and measurement:

Study of the selection, evaluation, administration, scoring, interpretation, and uses of group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests.

Adult education:

Study of the adult as a learner, teaching-learning theories for adults, models and procedures for planning, designing,…