College Access Outreach Counselor

Nature of Work

The College Access Outreach Counselor provides college access and student success outreachprogramming to West Virginia students and families. This includes, but is not limited to, delivering financial aid information, college readiness advising, and College for West Virginia () training.

The counselor will focus on college access and financial aid outreach across West Virginia, requiring:

* Outreach & Training:

Implementing outreach services, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting workshops and trainings (including FAFSA, financial aid, and college exploration), and staffing outreach displays.

* Collaboration & Promotion:

Working with district, school, and college access personnel; promoting and assisting high school counselors; developing local/state partnerships; and coordinating with agency staff.

* Instructional Delivery:

Delivering instructional activities related to college awareness and access, including  web portal workshops, to various group sizes and settings.

* Resource Management & Reporting:

Working with staff and institutions to ensure resource accessibility; collecting and reporting required monthly data on outreach efforts; and performing other assigned duties for the Divisions of Financial Aid and Student Affairs.

* Required Skills:

* Effective public speaking and interpersonal communication.

* Proficiency with computers, internet, and Microsoft Office 365.

* Goal-oriented, strong organizational skills, and commitment to a team approach.

* Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and solve problems effectively.

* Strong knowledge of West Virginia's public education, economic, and cultural issues.

* Ability to learn and apply complex federal and state laws and regulations (financial aid and student eligibility) and understand FAFSA complexities.

* Ability to travel extensively to targeted regional sites (in-state and occasional out-of-state).

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College Access Outreach Counselor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, admissions, financial aid, public relations, human services, or a related area AND 2 years of relevant experience.

Any combination of education and/or additional relevant experience which provide an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job may be considered.

Experience with state and federal financial aid programs preferred. Higher education experience with recruitment, outreach, student support services and /or counseling preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions of its staff.

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Closing Date:
Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process:

In addition to filling out the online application, interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. Contact information for three professional references will be requested later in the interview process.