MEOC Advisor - Caribou High School en University of Maine
University of Maine · Caribou, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Caribou
Execute targeted recruitment workshops to fully enroll a minimum of 200 participants in the MEOC program and 150 students from Caribou school district. Provide academic, career, educational counseling, and academic support, through high school graduation, the admissions and financial aid application process. Position will be located at Caribou High School 308 Sweden Street, Caribou, ME. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $32,000 to $42,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree is required in counseling, education, social work or related field
- Two years previous experience relating to and working with disadvantaged adults, schools and community agencies
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently of direct supervision
- Ability to work simultaneously with multiple projects, deadlines, and agencies
- Ability to travel extensively within the project service area normally requiring a driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Preference is given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances like those the population of the project serves.
- Basic computer proficiency
Other Information:
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 20, 2025.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
