CONNTAC – Educational Opportunity
Center
for
Connecticut Residents
POSITION: Educational Counselor - Greater New Haven Area
Full-time Position
STARTING DATE: ASAP
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Ability to establish and maintain on-going relationships between
CONNTAC-EOC, postsecondary and high educational institutions and community based
agencies. Demonstrate understanding
of the socio-economic and academic needs of the clients served through
Educational Opportunity Centers. Good
oral and written communication and facilitation skills; good organizational
skills. Must have knowledge of college financial aid and admissions
processes. Bi-lingual and underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Report to the Director. Provide ongoing orientation for
adult education programs, higher education and community agency personnel
serving low-income, underrepresented adults and high school students; plan and
implement aggressive outreach efforts for the identification and recruitment of
eligible clients interested in higher education, financial aid and admissions
processes and realistic career decision making. Responsibilities include travel;
provide counseling to clients on an individual or group basis; prepare monthly,
handwritten and computerized summary reports of outreach activities; plan and
implement a series of workshops related to higher education financial aid and
admissions processes and realistic career decision making; undertake other
responsibilities as assigned.
TO APPLY:
Forward a letter of intent, resume, NAMES ONLY of
three (3) professional references and salary requirement to: CONNTAC-EOC,
35 Pleasant Street Unit 1-C, Meriden, CT 06450
Fax (203) 634-7822.
E-mail: mcastillo.conntac@snet.net
SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $41,800
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Health and Dental Insurance
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
CONNTAC-EOC is an Affirmative
Action / Equal Opportunity Employer