Advisor Coordinator - Talent Search

About the role

The Advisor/Coordinator will provide program services specific to the needs of our adult and veteran program participants and to our high school and middle school participants as well. Encourages participants to continue in and graduate from secondary school, enroll in post-secondary education or reentry programs in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide program services specific to the needs of adult and veteran program participants and high school/middle school participants.
• Encourage participants to continue in and graduate from secondary school, enroll in post-secondary education or reentry programs in education.
• Work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Perform duties requiring extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Use computers, telephone and other office equipment extensively.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Drive participants on visits to post-secondary institutions, career site visits and cultural events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in education, counseling, psychology, social work, human relations or related field of study, conferred on or before agreed upon start date.
• Two years of experience in student personnel services (academic, personal and/or career counseling setting).
• Two years of related experience with disadvantaged youth.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma driver's license.
• Active listening skills.
• Familiarity with multiple career assessment instruments, understanding and interpretation of test scores.
• Accuracy in collecting documentation of data required for annual performance reports.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and human relations skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of integrity; ability to work in a sensitive, highly confidential and professional environment.
• Ability to work effectively with participants of various ages, races, backgrounds and ethnicities.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Active listening skills.
• Familiarity with multiple career assessment instruments, understanding and interpretation of test scores.
• Accuracy in collecting documentation of data required for annual performance reports.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and human relations skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• High degree of integrity; ability to work in a sensitive, highly confidential and professional environment.
• Ability to work effectively with participants of various ages, races, backgrounds and ethnicities.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Resume and cover letter are required for full consideration.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include some nights and weekends.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
• May be occasional changes in work schedule due to participation in public relations, outreach, student advisement, and other campus activities.
• Occasional overnight stay may be required.
• Occasional out-of-state travel for trainings.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to drive participants on visits to post-secondary institutions, career site visits and cultural events.