We’re all about mission at Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC). Help us fulfill our mission of providing all Vermont students with information and financial resources to reach their educational goals.
VSAC is seeking a talented Outreach Counselor in our Talent Search program in northeast Vermont (Caledonia & Washington Counties) to provide career and college readiness services to students at middle and high schools. The person in this role will be able to create a curriculum plan for career and college planning services, meet with students individually and in groups, develop rapport with students, staff, faculty, and agency & college personnel, and facilitate workshops and presentations to students, parents, & professionals.
The successful candidate will be flexible, organized, inquisitive, able to work independently, and skilled in relationship-building. They will have experience working with youth in educational settings, an understanding of socioeconomic & academic needs of first-generation families, excellent written & verbal communication, familiarity with public school systems, and knowledge of adolescent development, career development, & post-secondary options, and financial aid. A master’s degree in education or a related field is preferred.
VSAC offers a dynamic, professional environment with competitive compensation and generous benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, prescription drug & retirement plans, tuition assistance, an onsite fitness center, and ample time off in the summer for our Talent Search team. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license verified by a Motor Vehicle Record Report, a willingness to travel up to 1,000 miles a month, and a properly inspected, registered, and insured motor vehicle for business use. They must provide their own workspace when working away from VSAC offices. This role is a full-time position requiring a background check with the desired start date of September 1.
Apply ONLY on line at www.vsac.org (Jobs at VSAC link in site footer).
VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
PO Box 2000, Winooski, VT 05404
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
www.VSAC.org
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