National Campus/Peer Counseling Center
P.O. Box 159
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

Provide peer health education to adolescents and youth. Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings and staff training including monthly educational in-services, workshop and seminars. Train peer educators and work-study students National to perform duties related to the mission. Lead in the development of information, education and communication (IEC) materials. Writes outlines on topics related to the peer education of COM-FSM students, high school and other students community adolescents and youth. Leads in the development and production of Public Service Announcements throughout the FSM including radio and video skits on topic related to the Peer Counseling Center Mission. Participates in awareness activities such as panel discussions, skits and cultural arts promoting health choices (development of songs related to mission.) Participate in events related to the Peer Counseling Center mission such as health fairs, alcohol and other drug awareness events, World Aids Day, Population Day activities, environmental awareness and Women’s Day and Cultural Days etc. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited college in Educational counseling, social science or related field; and one year of progressive responsible professional experience in providing educational services, counseling, training or other assistance to students or related groups. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.. Three or more years experience working with youths preferred. Good communication skills in writing and speaking English. Capable of making plans, organize and carry out outreach activities and skits. OR any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides for the above.

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf );
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies of college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters;

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei FM 96941

(U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until April 4, 2015 followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.