Yap Campus/UB
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943

Under the direct supervision of the Upward Bound Director, the incumbent will design, develop and implement all academic, financial aid and career counseling services to participants. Identify at risk students and counsel them appropriately. Keep students on track and help them stay focused on their goals. Work closely with target high schools’ counselors and teachers in evaluating students’ academic performance and areas where students need special assistance. Prepare with program director educational plans for individual students based on their academic performance. Assess students’ college and career goals, and monitor progress of individual students, both on the current participants list and tracking list. Plan and conduct orientation for students regarding Upward Bound Counseling. Disseminate career information to students. Work with the community in setting up programs of interest for students. Administer tests and keep accurate records of all students in the program and the type of services administered. Maintain good/open communication with students as well as all the Upward Bound staff/ director and college staff. Must keep students, community and staff informed of all the program goals, objectives, procedures, and progress by preparing and submitting monthly/quarterly/annual report to the director. Attend meetings and workshops as directed. Plan, organize, and conduct workshops on college selections and individual career counseling. Organize field trips and arrange for guest speakers to talk to the students about different career areas. Coordinate and facilitate seminars for parents and students on college application process and financial aid assistance. Must meet individually and on a regular basis with students for academic and personal counseling. Serve on committee and perform other duties as may be assigned required by the director.

BA degree from four year US College accredited college or university in Career Counseling, Educational Counseling, Social Science or related field and two years of progressive experience providing education services, counseling or assistance to students or related groups. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of assignment using World Education Services at httw://www.wes.org Knowledge and experience of organizational and administrative practices in an educational department or institution. Ability and knowledge: Some knowledge/experience in dealing professionally with community and others in the work area. Must have knowledge and experience in organizing and keeping records or documentation of similar program. Must have good communication skills in speaking, writing, listening and reading in English as well as the local language. Be able to teach/tutor students when needed. Have a positive attitude in general.

Applicants must submit an interest letter, resume, COM-FSM Employment Application form, official/hard copy of transcripts mailed directly from schools to HRO, a brief teaching philosophy and 3 up to date letters of recommendation to Human Resources Office at the address above or send via E-mail to hro@comfsm.fm no later than October 03, 2014. Applications will be reviewed immediately following closing.