Job Description

 

College Access Advisor

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level: The College Access Advisor position is classified within the MEA Administrators Unit, level 3.

Responsibilities: The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is seeking a full-time College Access Advisor (Advisor) based at Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) in Fairfield, Maine. This position is responsible for committing to the student-centered mission of Embark and helping students navigate their post-secondary options. The Advisor communicates with and travels to selected high schools and CTEs in the KVCC region to provide group and individualized support for college and career access. The Advisor supports the secondary schools by working with Embark scholarship applicants, early college students, and college & career bound students to provide more equitable access to community college opportunities. Finally, the Advisor plans, organizes, and administers Embark in the KVCC region to ensure program integrity as an educational partnership between the secondary schools and KVCC.

Minimum Qualifications: The required minimum qualifications include a Baccalaureate Degree and 1-2 years previous teaching/advising experience at either the college or high school level; or Associates Degree and 2-4 years of experience in higher education, knowledge of and experience in student advising and/or career readiness and job placement. Relative work experience may be considered in lieu of education on a year-for-year basis. Master’s Degree; experience in teaching/school administration/guidance; experience in program management preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include, but not limited to:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, group facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of educational environment, school and college cultures, and adolescent development.
• Proven program management ability and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, databases, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with data and assure its integrity.
• Sales management and/or marketing experience.
• Experience with a learning management system as either a learner or a teacher.
• Must enjoy working with young adults.

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

To apply please upload your cover letter, current resume/CV, including names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts when you complete the online application. Search will remain open until the position is filled.

MCCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact the MCCS Affirmative Action Office (207 629-4000. TTY Dial Maine Relay 711.

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