College of Eastern Idaho Hiring for Counselor, Center for New Directions at Idaho Falls, ID, ID Full Time

The successful candidate will provide in-depth counseling and referral services for potential and current students to include: available college courses and programs, step-by-step admission procedures, academic and/or practical skills expectations, course requirements, and CEI school policies.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon available funding.

Typical Job Functions

• Provide in-depth counseling and referral services for potential and current students to include: available college courses and programs, step-by-step admission procedures, academic and/or practical skills expectations, course requirements, and CEI school policies
• Administer and interpret career and interest inventories, admissions testing, and other survey and testing programs
• Assist students in employment and career-selection decisions and coordinate student enrollment with student affairs and faculty
• Provide backup crisis intervention, short-term counseling and referrals to community resources as needed
• Stay current regarding CEI available courses of study, student policies, student fees, and available student resources
• Attend education and counseling related workshops and seminars
• Meet with students on an individual basis to provide career exploration and academic counseling
• Facilitate workshops on study strategies and other relevant topics
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and refer individuals as appropriate
• May also act as a liaison with other agencies within the community
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must reside in the State of IdahoAdditional Desired Qualifications

Bilingual Spanish