What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Access Outreach Counselor position at WV Higher Education Policy Commission?
JOB
Provides college access and student success outreach programming to West Virginia students and families including but not limited to financial aid information, college readiness advising, and College for West Virginia (CFWV.com) training. Classification: Full Time, Non-Classified, Exempt, Benefits-Eligible, Grant Funded
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Implement a myriad of outreach services to increase awareness of and access to students and families planning and preparing for postsecondary education. Provide outreach services to state, district, local school, and other college access programs/services with district, school based, and other personnel. Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach workshops and trainings including state financial aid workshops, FAFSA completion workshops, college applications and exploration workshops, and promote and assist high school counselors, including but not limited to FAFSA Data Share. Deliver a variety of instructional activities and strategies related to college awareness and access, including CFWV.com web portal workshops for use with individual students, small groups, classes, and large groups in assembly, classroom, conference, seminar, summer program, workshop, and other appropriate settings.Work with school-based staff, institutions, and other service providers to ensure adequate resources are accessible. Staff outreach displays specific to financial and college awareness materials including the WV College Fair Tour and other outreach events.Other duties as assigned to support the Divisions of Financial Aid and Student Affairs.Collects and reports data as required; provides monthly data and reporting related to outreach efforts to monitor measurable outcomes.Develops partnerships with local, state, regional organizations and/or agencies to support outreach goals. Works closely with agency staff to determine outreach needs and coordinate programming.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application Process: In addition to filling out the job application, qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest and contact information for three professional references. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure the work experience section in your application is detailed and complete. Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks. Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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, color, 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.
Provides college access and student success outreach programming to West Virginia students and families including but not limited to financial aid information, college readiness advising, and College for West Virginia (CFWV.com) training. Classification: Full Time, Non-Classified, Exempt, Benefits-Eligible, Grant Funded
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Implement a myriad of outreach services to increase awareness of and access to students and families planning and preparing for postsecondary education. Provide outreach services to state, district, local school, and other college access programs/services with district, school based, and other personnel. Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach workshops and trainings including state financial aid workshops, FAFSA completion workshops, college applications and exploration workshops, and promote and assist high school counselors, including but not limited to FAFSA Data Share. Deliver a variety of instructional activities and strategies related to college awareness and access, including CFWV.com web portal workshops for use with individual students, small groups, classes, and large groups in assembly, classroom, conference, seminar, summer program, workshop, and other appropriate settings.Work with school-based staff, institutions, and other service providers to ensure adequate resources are accessible. Staff outreach displays specific to financial and college awareness materials including the WV College Fair Tour and other outreach events.Other duties as assigned to support the Divisions of Financial Aid and Student Affairs.Collects and reports data as required; provides monthly data and reporting related to outreach efforts to monitor measurable outcomes.Develops partnerships with local, state, regional organizations and/or agencies to support outreach goals. Works closely with agency staff to determine outreach needs and coordinate programming.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Application Process: In addition to filling out the job application, qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest and contact information for three professional references. IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure the work experience section in your application is detailed and complete. Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks. Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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, color, 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.