General Job Summary:

This is a full-time 260 day position on the Emmetsburg Campus. Responsibilities are to provide academic, career and postsecondary education advising to grant program participants. Evening and weekend work required. Position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

 % of TIME                                           Essential Duties/Responsibilities  

1. Strong organizational skills and attention to details.

2. Knowledge of TRIO eligibility criteria and program regulations and/or experience working with TRIO-eligible students.

3. Ability to communicate with ETS staff and within the college unit.

4. Ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing and accessing software programs.

5. Able to transport students utilizing a 15 passenger van.

6. Represent Iowa Lakes Community College in a positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.

7. Must be enthusiastic and energetic in performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

8. Ability to utilize correct English, grammar, punctuation, and arithmetic.

9. Ability to read and understand written/oral instructors or communication.

10. Ability to efficiently perform tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions.

11. Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems, and exercise good judgment when making decisions.

12. Ability to effectively relate to participants of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

13. Ability to establish good working relationships with local school personnel, human service agencies and other personnel of the college.

14. Ability to meet with administrators, faculty, students and parents to promote a positive image of Educational Talent Search.

15. Ability to organize and plan with the capability to work independently.

Special Demands:

Sedentary to light work. Position involves sitting most of the time; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%). Stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and repetitive motion occasionally (10-33%). Walking, lifting and grasping frequently (34-66%). Talking, hearing, and viewing various types of close visual work constantly (67-100%). Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and provide proof of insurance. Required to travel utilizing personal vehicle. Some evening and weekend work required.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

Master’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree in secondary education, counseling or related field required. TRIO eligible background or experience preferred.

Salary: $31,500 for a 260 day contract

Fringe Benefits:  Paid family health, dental and vision insurance. Employee life and disability insurance.

Application Process:  
To guarantee that your application will be considered, your completed application packet must be received by August 8, 2008. Position remains open until filled. Print an application packet (below) or call 712.362.0426 to request an application packet from Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources Office, 19 South 7^th Street, Estherville, IA 51334.  Email questions or requests to: smadison@iowalakes.edu. 

The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:

• Employment Application form (included in application packet)

• Applicant Confidential Information form (included in application packet)

• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position

• A resume

• A copy of transcript, with originals due upon hiring

Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.

  EEO/AA EMPLOYER  
Review of applications will begin August 8, 2008.

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