Job Summary

This is a twelve-month professional position that reports to the Manager of Educational Opportunity.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Helping to fulfill all activities and objectives of the project.
• Assist participants with college admissions/transfer and career counseling/coaching.
• Conduct workshops on four-year degree opportunities and career choices.
• Cultivate relationships with area universities and community resources.
• Communicate effectively with community leaders in the target area.
• Assist in the selection process of participants for the program.
• Foster a climate supportive of EOC eligible participants
• Assist with completing FAFSA’s and serving as a financial aid liaison for participants.
• Access FAA to submit FAFSA’s with unique situations.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Maintain a research bank and conducting research on transfer concerns.
• Cultivate relationships with area four-year schools.
• Assist in record keeping and reporting as required.
• Assist Manager of EOC programs in follow-up activities on former participants.
• Make recommendations for accommodations for all EOC project participants with learning, physical and emotional disabilities.
• Evaluate student needs through assessments and personal interviews.
• Assist with college activities such as being present at registration and Financial Aid Days
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in education or related field preferred.
• Experience in assisting EOC participants served in becoming successful college students and future employees.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in advising or counseling in the following areas: career, transfer, and/or financial aid.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in higher education or relatable field.
• Experience working with non-traditional students, economically and academically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities as defined by the US Department of Education.
• Good organizational skills with ability to pay attention to details.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and ability to import data into a database.
• Must be in good standing with personal federal student loans to have permission to access federal financial aid software
  
  Bilingual participants encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
• Base pay for this 12-month position is $ $35,916

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is unwavering in preserving a community of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are passionate about all students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders who make up the college system. Our passion is fueled by the desire to welcome all with open arms regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, ability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, physical appearance, and diverse thoughts. We are steadfast in keeping our culture centered on respecting the uniqueness of all and destroying barriers. Kilgore College is resolute in its pledge to true Radical Hospitality by focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are Kilgore College! https://www.kilgore.edu/about-kc/facultystaff-and-board/diversity-equity-inclusion

All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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