COUNSELOR STUDENT II

If you are a Student Champion we're looking for you. If you always have the student experience in the forefront of your planning and execution, if you're a collaborator, an innovator and a person who gets things done, this is the job for you. Established at UAB in 2021, the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Program (EOC) will annually enroll 900 adult learners who are first-generation and/or low-income and assist them in earning a GED, certification, enrolling in college, apprenticeship programs and/or earning other credentials. Reporting to the EOC Director, the specialist is responsible for recruitment and service delivery to program participants. This grant funded position also includes maintaining a student case load and quality relationships with community partners. The program helps program participants access secondary credential completion, postsecondary education, career training, and workforce-aligned pathways. Your Mission: We'll count on you to manage all services for EOC students. You will develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, local high schools, and other TRIO programs in the Jefferson County area and recruit 900 students annually in EOC. Candidates must have the discipline to perform their work off-site with minimal supervision. Candidates must have a commitment to evening, weekend and/or offsite assignments with adjusted day/week schedule. Candidates must also be available for a flexible schedule including day, evening and possibly weekend hours. Must be willing to travel.

(Annual Salary: $43,890 - $60,000)

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Primary Location University

Job Category Professional & Managerial

Organization 275008060 EOC Rural

Employee Status Regular

Shift Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager) Onsite