LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES:

Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

*Contingent upon grant funding*

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

****POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED****

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to the participating students in the Upward Bound Program, as appropriate in the areas of tutoring, testing, referrals, financial aid, and career and counseling. This position receives general direction from the Project Director of Upward Bound and exercises no supervision.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of: 1. Academic and career counseling techniques, methods, & procedures. 2. Specific needs of special student population as assigned. 3. General educational systems and requirements. 4. College policies and procedures regarding admission standards and educational program requirements. 5. Program requirements related to assigned area of responsibility. Skills in: 6. Use of computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office & PowerPoint). Ability to: 7. Provide support, guidance and direction to students, academically. 8. Determine specific needs of individual students and provide appropriate support/referrals. 9. Advise students regarding information to achieve individual long-term career goals. 10. Communicate clearly & concisely, both orally and in writing. 11. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. 12. Interpret transcripts and standardized test scores. 13. Analyze problems, identify solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. 14. Maintain lines of communication with students, faculty, and other trip project directors, institutions, community colleges and community service agencies. 15. Maintain knowledge of federal regulations governing UB/TRIO programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: More than one year of work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Professional experience in academic, career or personal counseling setting, and/or higher education setting.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Online Application
• Cover Letter (See Selection Criteria)
• Resume
• Copies of College Transcripts

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http://www.mclennan.edu/employees/policy-manual/docs/E-XXXIV.pdf (Download PDF reader)