Assistant Director​/Educational Outreach Counselor

Assistant Director / Educational Outreach Counselor

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia. Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels.

To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates. If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Concord University seeks a highly motivated, professional, and student-centered individual to serve as Assistant Director/Educational Outreach Counselor for the federally funded TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Program. This position plays a key role in supporting approximately 1,000 adult participants annually throughout Mercer, Monroe, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties of West Virginia. The Assistant Director/Educational Outreach Counselor provides guidance in college admissions, financial aid and FAFSA completion, career exploration, and educational planning to assist participants in achieving their postsecondary and career goals.

In addition to delivering direct services, the position supports program administration, community outreach, partnership development, data collection, and the attainment of federal program objectives and performance measures. This is a twelve-month, full-time position contingent upon continued federal funding.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers
  - Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans – TIAA's automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee's total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee's TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University's online application site. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. There will be a priority review deadline of 10 days from posting. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.