Educational Counselor, EOCEducational Counselor, EOC
Job ID: SSM0
Description:
EDUCATIONAL COUNSELOR
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
The College Board, an educational organization, is seekingbilingual (English/Spanish) applicantsfor its Educational Counselor position in the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) in its Washington, D.C. offices. Under the leadership of the EOC Director and Associate Director, the incumbent will provide career, education, financial aid, and post-secondary advisement along with other forms of educational counseling to Spanish speaking clients and other individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing post-secondary education. Provide information and counseling services which may include guidance assistance in the following areas: college admissions for two and four-year institutions; vocational and technical schools; adult continuing education programs; GED practice testing; financial aid processes; academic counseling; career counseling; loan counseling; SAT; CLEP; and adult literacy programs. NOTE: This is a term position through August 31, 2011, but is renewable pending grant funding.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Identify and recruit a minimum of 525 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who wish to enter or re-enter a post-secondary institution or continue their education in an alternate form; eligible program participants include potential adult learners, high school students, and high school graduates. Provide career and post-secondary counseling on an individual and/or group basis with the goal of placing clients in a continued or higher education level program.
* Serve as the regional lead for assigned clients and organize, coordinate and deliver services for clients in assigned program areas. Deliver services through multiple approaches by working collaboratively with other College Board units, external agencies, external partners of the College Board, and those organizations supplying services to the College Board.
* Administer, coordinate and perform various program promotion activities that may include: meeting with outside individuals or groups to provide information about programs and services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Conducting workshops and seminars in English and Spanish on career options and post-secondary enrollment, maintain records of contact and provide timely and thorough follow up and tracking on all individuals who receive services. Writing regular reports; obtaining feedback from outside individuals or entities regarding programs and services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; and establishing a methodology to gather and evaluate feedback, and recommend changes in programs and/or services.
* Reach out to local schools, communities, and public and private groups, particularly those serving Spanish-speaking communities in order to distribute information and materials regarding workshops, counseling and other offerings for disadvantaged individuals wishing to pursue, or continue higher education.
* Maintain detailed and accurate records on each participant/client inclusive of individualized learning plans, compile and submit by established due dates monthly statistical reports, quarterly reports, and annual reports pertaining to related information. Provide accurate and timely database entries of individuals who have received services.
* Keep the Director, Educational Opportunity Center and the Assistant Director, Educational Opportunity Center informed of any problems, opportunities and/or issues affecting Spanish-speaking and disadvantaged learners.
PRINCIPAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal Contacts:
Maintains regular contact with staff within the department and with staff in other departments for the purpose of scheduling, giving and receiving information and collaborating to produce work.
External Contacts:
Maintains regular contact with members, potential members, faculty, institutions, consultants, students, potential students, parents and other business-related outside partners for the purpose of scheduling, counseling and fostering relationships that will assist in the educational advancement of students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree, plus additional related courses or professional training in educational counseling, education psychology or a related field. At least three to five years of directly-related, progressively responsible work experience in a professional position in educational counseling or a related field. Project management and customer service experience are also required.
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Related Skills & Other Requirements:
Knowledge of issues affecting low-income student access to post-secondary education
Extensive knowledge of client needs, and the ability to identify and meet the needs of clients and prospective clients
Familiarity with the spectrum of College Board programs and services
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to educators and students at various levels, both in groups and on an individual basis.
Counseling skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Conflict resolution skills
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to effectively handle multiple situations simultaneously
This position will be subject to a background check.
The College Board is dedicated to the principle of equal opportunity and its programs, services and employment policies are guided by that principle.
Benefits
We offer our employees an outstanding benefits package which includes 4 weeks of paid time off, a generous retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development and training.
Mission
The College Board’s mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. We are a not-for-profit membership organization committed to excellence and equity in education. Among our best-known products are the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and Advanced Placement Program®.
The College Board is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College Board participates in E-Verify, a service of DHS and SSA, where required. This position will be subject to a background check. Please understand that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
If you are interested in joining the College Board and you meet our qualifications, we encourage you to APPLY by following the link below to send us your resume and a brief introductory cover letter that includes salary expectations.
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Requirements:
Desired Travel Negligible
Areas of Expertise Advocacy
Highest Level of Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Type Full Time
Location Washington, DC
Years of Relevant Experience 2-3
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