Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Advisor/Recruiter
Job SummaryCentral Washington University is recruiting an Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) Advisor/Recruiter to join our EOC team in Yakima, Washington.
This role is an important member of our team as they enhance for the University.
The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.
We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $37,740 - $48,500 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives.
No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice.
Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres.
You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for 10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.
S.
Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.
In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here:
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more:
The Role:
The SCW EOC academic advisor/recruiter provides educational outreach services to traditionally under-represented adults, promoting educational access and post-secondary educational involvement.
This position provides individual and group counseling on admissions, financial aid, academic, and related issues.
This position will represent the Central Washington University (CWU) South Central Educational Opportunity Center (SCW EOC).
Position will have frequent contact with incoming clients and address questions regarding program services.
Position will also have contact with area high schools within target communities.
Presentations, informational booths, and financial aid workshops will be given at various agencies within target communities established by EOC grant proposal guidelines.
All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job DutiesRecruitment- Ensure project participants have completed a CWU-EOC participant intake and information release form- Disseminate college admissions and financial aid information at informational booths, college fairs, and job fairs within established target communities and select high schools- Prepare and give presentations regarding the EOC to public schools and non-profit organizations- Interact with human service agencies, educational institutions, and educational programs to coordinate services and promote access to post-secondary education- Establish and maintain contact with educational institutions to which project participants have applied/enrolled- Assist supervisor with enrollment statistics to complete Annual Performance Report (APR) required by the US Department of Education- Submit monthly reports to supervisor listing demographic and other relevant information of current participants- Input participant information in Blumen database to track current and past participant informationAdvising and Program Support - Facilitate participant intake process - Counsel program participants on admissions, financial aid, academic and related issues associated with HSE enrollment or post-secondary education- Verify eligibility of project participants according to SCW EOC grant guidelines and admit applicants into the program as appropriate based on availability and need- Conduct admissions and financial aid workshops at agencies and community partners within target communities - Assist individuals with completing admissions and financial aid applications- Attend, and participate in, staff meetings- Perform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Bilingual (English/Spanish:
reading, writing, speaking) Experience giving oral presentations to small and large groups in both English and Spanish Knowledge of the unique needs of low-income, first-generation populations Strong interpersonal and networking skills Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the positionPreferred Qualifications Experience with federally-funded TRIO programs Familiarity with educational offerings of state agencies and non-profit agencies of the Central Washington area Experience in higher education Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversityCompetencies Accountability/Dependability:
Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement:
Makes timely, informed decisions.
Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork:
Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals.
Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility:
Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities.
Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity:
Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you!Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleSalary:
$37,740 - $48,500 annually Schedule/Appointment:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-5:
00pm (1 hour lunch)Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions.
It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.
Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.
For additional information please visit:
.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit:
Recommended Skills Adaptability Business Requirements Consulting Databases Finance Networking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This role is an important member of our team as they enhance for the University.
The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting.
We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $37,740 - $48,500 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.
Who we are:
We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives.
No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.
Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice.
Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres.
You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing for 10,000 students, health services, police and public safety.
Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.
S.
Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year.
In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.
Tour our campus in Ellensburg here:
What we offer:
Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us.
We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program.
Learn more:
The Role:
The SCW EOC academic advisor/recruiter provides educational outreach services to traditionally under-represented adults, promoting educational access and post-secondary educational involvement.
This position provides individual and group counseling on admissions, financial aid, academic, and related issues.
This position will represent the Central Washington University (CWU) South Central Educational Opportunity Center (SCW EOC).
Position will have frequent contact with incoming clients and address questions regarding program services.
Position will also have contact with area high schools within target communities.
Presentations, informational booths, and financial aid workshops will be given at various agencies within target communities established by EOC grant proposal guidelines.
All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.
Job DutiesRecruitment- Ensure project participants have completed a CWU-EOC participant intake and information release form- Disseminate college admissions and financial aid information at informational booths, college fairs, and job fairs within established target communities and select high schools- Prepare and give presentations regarding the EOC to public schools and non-profit organizations- Interact with human service agencies, educational institutions, and educational programs to coordinate services and promote access to post-secondary education- Establish and maintain contact with educational institutions to which project participants have applied/enrolled- Assist supervisor with enrollment statistics to complete Annual Performance Report (APR) required by the US Department of Education- Submit monthly reports to supervisor listing demographic and other relevant information of current participants- Input participant information in Blumen database to track current and past participant informationAdvising and Program Support - Facilitate participant intake process - Counsel program participants on admissions, financial aid, academic and related issues associated with HSE enrollment or post-secondary education- Verify eligibility of project participants according to SCW EOC grant guidelines and admit applicants into the program as appropriate based on availability and need- Conduct admissions and financial aid workshops at agencies and community partners within target communities - Assist individuals with completing admissions and financial aid applications- Attend, and participate in, staff meetings- Perform other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Bilingual (English/Spanish:
reading, writing, speaking) Experience giving oral presentations to small and large groups in both English and Spanish Knowledge of the unique needs of low-income, first-generation populations Strong interpersonal and networking skills Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the positionPreferred Qualifications Experience with federally-funded TRIO programs Familiarity with educational offerings of state agencies and non-profit agencies of the Central Washington area Experience in higher education Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversityCompetencies Accountability/Dependability:
Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.
Judgement:
Makes timely, informed decisions.
Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.
Teamwork:
Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals.
Encourages participation and mutual support.
Adaptability/Flexibility:
Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities.
Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.
Commitment to Diversity:
Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.
Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This may be the job for you!Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleSalary:
$37,740 - $48,500 annually Schedule/Appointment:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00am-5:
00pm (1 hour lunch)Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor office setting with frequent in-person interactions.
It is essential to be able to remain at a desk/computer workstation for prolonged periods of time, perform extensive data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records.
Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required.
Benefits:
CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification.
For additional information please visit:
.
An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans.
To learn more, visit:
Recommended Skills Adaptability Business Requirements Consulting Databases Finance Networking Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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