Position Overview
The Center for Educational Opportunity Programs (CEOP) is housed within the Achievement & Assessment Institute at the University of Kansas. CEOP serves as a beacon of educational equity, striving to empower students from underrepresented backgrounds to achieve their academic and personal aspirations. Founded on the principle of leveling the playing field, CEOP has been instrumental in breaking down barriers to higher education for marginalized communities since 1973. Specifically, CEOP serves first-generation, low-income, and historically underserved student populations.
CEOP is seeking 3-4 FASFA Advisors to provide one-one-one assistance, informational sessions, and workshops to guide and support students through each step of the FASFA application process. The FASFA Advisor will work with students in Shawnee, Douglas and Wyandotte counties to enhance accessibility and assistance for historically underserved populations. Advisors will collaborate with existing CEOP programs to provide supplemental support at FAFSA events as well as hosting weekly in-person clinics and virtual office hours. Training on FASFA will be provided to the successful candidate(s). Evening and weekend hours are required.
Job Description100% - Assist with FASFA application process

• Attend training on the FASFA application process
• Provide high-level assistance and answer general questions about the FASFA application process
• Host weekly virtual and/or in-person office hours to provide tailored assistance
• Attend and support in-person FAFSA clinics and informational workshops at local community agencies
• Support CEOP programs with FAFSA events
• Request assistance from CEOP staff for complex questions

Required Qualifications

• High attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
• Weekend and evening availability.
• During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FASFA application process.
• Experience working with the target population.
• A valid driver's license.
• Experience speaking/making presentations in front of groups.
• Experience advising/coaching in a one-on-one setting.

Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete online application is submitted.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications begins on June 9, 2024 and continues until positions have been filled.Contact Information to Applicants
Meghan Ecker-Lyster, meecker@ku.edu, 785-864-5427
Advertised Salary Range
$25/hr
Work Schedule
Up to 40 hrs/wk; evening and weekend hours required
Anticipated Start Date
Sunday June 9, 2024