Under the supervision of the Project Director, Educational Opportunity Center, the Advisor will provide direct personal, vocational, and academic services to eligible participants. The Advisor will work as a member of the Educational Opportunity Center project team to ensure that the project goals and objectives as established in the funded federal proposal are accomplished and specified Federal and local institutional criteria are met. The Advisor will conduct outreach to local veterans and HiSET students. Travel will be required.

Vision:

Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.

Mission:

Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.

Core Values:

Indian Hills Community College is committed to belonging, community, diversity, excellence, innovation, integrity, service and success. Bachelor's degree required in education, psychology, sociology, human services or a closely related field. Master's degree preferred. One year advising experience at a secondary, postsecondary institution or social service organization preferred. Travel will be required, must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Professional experience with at-risk, GED or HiSET students and/or adults preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge in one or more of the areas of financial aid, admissions, career development, counseling, testing, evaluation, and other relevant processes needed to assist with postsecondary education enrollment preferred. Preference will be given to a person who has education and/or economic background similar to the target population. Must demonstrate organizational, promotional, oral and written community skills, leadership skills, instructional skills and expertise in area of vocational and academic assessment, advisement and counseling. Must be able to perform job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. Experience working with Veterans or experience in the military preferred. Must communicate effectively with professional personnel and with participants from populations traditionally underrepresented (ethnic minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and non-traditional students). Assist with recruitment of 1,000 participants. Provide direct personal, vocational, and academic services to eligible participants. Provide direct assistance to participants including help with completing college and financial aid applications, preparing for college entrance examinations, academic advisement and assistance in course selection. Plan, implement, and facilitate career development, financial aid, college entrance and other workshops that support the project objectives and meet the needs of participants. Conduct outreach and provide services to local veterans, HiSET students, and those seeking assistance from Iowa Workforce Development. Assist high school dropout participants by enabling them to re-enroll in high school, or enroll in a high school completion program. Assist participants who are college stop outs by enabling them to re-enroll in postsecondary education programs. Assist participants with personal, career, and academic counseling so they can make informed choices regarding college programs and careers. Make referrals as appropriate to all college and/or university offices and community organizations that can assist with enrollment or re-enrollment of participants. Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:

Director, Educational Opportunity Center Position Level:

Para Professional I - Non Exempt - Grant Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment.

•This position is dependent on grant funding and subject to change based on availability of funds.

Employment Length:

Part Time Schedule:

6 hrs/day, Monday-Thursday