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Outreach Advisor

  • 495583
  • Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States, 58301
  • TRIO Programs
  • Advising/Student Support
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Nov 20 2024

Salary/Position Classification:

  • $35,000+ Annual, Dependent on Experience, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position:

Serve participants in Devils Lake, Ft. Totten, Belcourt and the surrounding area. The office is located in Devils Lake on Lake Region State College’s campus. Advise and instruct participants who are entering college for the first time, returning to college, or transferring colleges using the following methods: helping them with federal financial aid forms and scholarship searches, helping participants complete college admissions forms, taking participants on college tours, conducting career exploration using standardized assessments, and providing advising related to transition issues. Increase participant financial literacy by offering workshops and one-to-one. Offer workshops on topics including goal setting, time management, and study skills. Regular travel to Grand Forks is required. This is a 10-month position, which runs from August 15th to June 15th.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Work with and inform target area administrators and school/agency personnel of Educational Opportunity Center and Upward Bound services in order to identify and select a specified caseload of qualified participants. Complete Needs Assessments, Educational Plans of Action, and participant contact forms, and assist in the tracking of participants’ enrollment in postsecondary education. 
  • Provide career exploration activities, educational advising and personal advising to clients to facilitate appropriate educational, career, and postsecondary choices. 
  • Provide services and referrals for participants so that they are prepared to enter and/or complete the postsecondary institution of their choice 
  • Select, train, supervise and evaluate Educational Opportunity Center functions in conjunction with the Assistant Directors. Participate in opportunities for staff growth, development and evaluation.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant and program records. Complete and submit program paperwork in a timely manner. 

Required Competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team and independently to accomplish goals and objectives.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field. December 2024 graduates will be considered.
  • Valid driver’s license 
  • Occasional overnight travel is required.
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and experience in postsecondary preparation (academic advising, financial aid, enrollment, etc.)
  • Experience working with a diverse population, including low-income and potential first-generation college students

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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