Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help DEOC Academic and Career Counselor Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. The letter of application and one required letters of recommendation should relate the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to the posted position. Posting Details Position Information Job Title DEOC Academic and Career Counselor Working Title DEOC Academic Counselor Position Type Staff Department Grants and Contracts Posting Number 201201752

Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain:

Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Non-Tenure Track Salary Basis 12 month

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Position Summary Information Responsibilities 1. Assist with developing and processing necessary forms, documents, and systems, in cooperation with the Department of Education, Delta Educational Opportunity Center ( DEOC ) Director, Postsecondary institutions, and community organizations/groups in the 12-county service area. 2. Assist with the implementation and management of the process to recruit and select individuals to participate in the program. Includes the development and maintenance of media and marketing campaigns including the use of social media outlets. 3. Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments to determine eligibility for program participants using college and career readiness assessments or Strong Interest Inventory. 4. Monitor program participants in activities and tasks to complete the PEP successfully. 5. Develop and implement a system to administer academic advisement and referrals to assigned participants. 6. Coordinate and facilitate workshops on financial literacy, financial aid, ACT registration and other services needed by program participants, and partners. 7. Support program participants with creating a Participant Education Plan ( PEP ) for services needed. 8. Assist in the development, implementation, and management of the systems for collecting data and providing timely documentation for evaluating program outcomes. 9. Work closely with the Office of Financial Aid, Student Service Centers, and Career Services at each of the community colleges and universities in the 12 county service area. 10. Establish partnerships with adult education providers, social service organizations, and community-based programs with an academic skills development focus. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position and experience in adult education programs. In addition, it is desirable for this person to have: 1. Experience in an adult educational setting. 2. Experience with providing one-on-one academic or career guidance to sensitive populations. 3. Good listening, planning, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. 4. Excellent written and oral communications. 5. Excellent recruiting and retention abilities. 6. Good working knowledge and familiarity of higher education, financial aid, GED and ACT testing and admissions. 7. Good working knowledge and understanding of the psychological, behavioral, and educational issues affecting the learning potential of low-income, first generation participants. 8. Good working knowledge of developing individual education and career plans for sensitive populations. 9. Willingness to regularly travel in the program service area and to attend state, regional and national conferences and workshops. 10. Ability to plan professional development opportunities and provide technical assistance to program staff, partners, and program participants. 11. A working knowledge of Window-based computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Education, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or other field related to the position. Experience in adult and/or underrepresented participants' education programs. Valid driver's license and access to an insured motor vehicle for business use. Availability to attend meetings, conferences or special events after normal work hours and on weekends. Preferred Qualifications Experience in working with federally-funded programs. Experience in public promotions to persons from all socioeconomic conditions and communities. Experience with education and career assessment tools and programs. Personal experience in overcoming or understanding disadvantages and circumstances similar to the population served by the program. A commitment to working with diverse populations in the Mississippi Delta especially economically disadvantaged populations, including low-income young adults, first-generation students, students with a disability, and non-traditional students. Special Instructions to Applicants The letter of application and one required letters of recommendation should relate the applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities to the posted position. Additional Information Requests for letters of recommendation will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application. It is the applicant's responsibility to follow up with the references to ensure the letters have been submitted. Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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