POSITION:                                                                                                                        
EOC Academic Advisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Carl Albert State College has an opening for an Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Academic Advisor.  This is a full-time position based at the Poteau campus.  The Educational Opportunity Center is a Federally-funded TRiO program designed to assist disadvantaged adults to enter post-secondary education. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Assist adults in entering or continuing in a program of post-secondary education
• Assist with financial aid, post-secondary admissions, and major/career exploration
• Conduct academic/career counseling
• Provide financial literacy
• Conduct workshops designed to meet the purpose of EOC programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Psychology, Education, Social Work or a related field; Preferred requirements include a Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work. Preferred one to three years’ experience. Applicant must have skills related to collection, maintenance and analysis of information; ability to interact with low income/first generation college students; ability to interact with the community and college personnel.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled

SALARY:
$ 35,000 includes a full benefit package (employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, and paid sick/vacation leave)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, please submit an online CASC application (available at:  https://carlalbert.edu/discover-us/job-openings/), letter of application (demonstrating success in overcoming barriers similar to thoseconfronting the population of target area or experience working with this population), resume, three letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts to:

employment@carlalbert.edu    or Fax:  918-647-1359

This position is grant-funded and as such the continuation of the position is totally dependent on grant funding.