Academic Advisor Educational Opportunity Center Ardmore, OK
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Academic Advisor EOC Salary $38,000 SUMMARY To increase the enrollment, retention, and successful completion of post secondary education programs by disadvantages adult target population through the provision of educational access information, financial aid application assistance and personal, academic, and career counseling. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Establish a working relationship through personal contact and group meetings with adults, eligible high school seniors (not served by a Talent Search program), service agencies, and educational institutions of the target area. •Orient target area agencies and schools on project goals and services, and maintain positive public relations. •Identify and select eligible participants for the project services. •Collect and disseminate post secondary admission, re-admission, and financial aid information. •Counsel eligible participants concerning career options, educational goals, and academic and financial planning. •Assist eligible participants with the application process for admission, re-admission, graduation equivalency, and financial aid, and identify admissions and financial aid problems for participants and assist them with resolution of these problems and develop intervention strategies accordingly. •Arrange for support services to help the participant gain admission and improve their chances of completing post secondary educational program. •Build and maintain confidential files on all participants to include documentation of all services provided. •Prepare progress reports on each participant and conduct follow-up research of previous participants. •Drive to target area counties to meet with potential students, service agency personnel, educational institutions, and attend county area meetings for information and participant referrals. •Maintain appropriate office hours on a flexible schedule. •Assist the Project Director and Assistant Director with other duties assigned within the scope of program goals. ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES) 1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments. 2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University. 3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment. 4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation and performs incident duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: •Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, or related field. •Master's degree or pursuant of Master's degree in Counseling, Education, or Public Relations/Communications or related fields preferred. •Must be a person who is able to relate to disadvantaged people, school administrators, and service agency personnel. •Must exhibit the desire and ability to advocate for the disadvantaged participants. •Must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. •Must demonstrate computer skills appropriate to position. •Must have professional ethics and confidentiality related to position. •Must have a valid driver's license and transportation to drive to and within target areas. Founded in 1909 as a teachers' college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus is located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation's most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report's America's Best colleges. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is September 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits. Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify. SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity. Notice to applicants: If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire. It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment