POSTED JOB TITLE: COLLEGE PREPARATION ADVISOR, OPEN DOORS

Job Description: The College Preparation Advisor for Open Doors at Cameron University is critical to the success of the Open Doors program and its students.

• Recruit, identify and select new students to maintain total caseload of 200 assigned schools.
• Advise all assigned Open Doors students at least once a month.
• Accurately document student contacts on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain close contact with every senior to ensure that all college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships applications have been completed in a timely fashion.
• Supervise and assist in transporting students on campus visits, community service activities, educational and cultural activities.
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily activities for students attending summer programs.
• Meet with parents as needed to provide information about program activities, ensure program objectives are being met, and/or to counsel parents about student problems.
• Work occasional nights, overnights and weekends.
• Fulfill other duties and requested by Program Director.

Supervision: The College Preparation Advisor will report to the Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Background similar to that of Open Doors’ students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and management ability

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or education
• Master’s degree
• Experience working with youth

Please refer the Job description for details