Pohnpei Campus/Gear Up
P.O. Box 614
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

Under the supervisor of the director, the incumbent: Plans, develops and implements guidance and counseling support services to the program students; Extends individual and group counseling services to help participants to build self-confidence and to provide academic guidance; Assists in assessing each participant’s needs for academic support and prescribes and reviews student individualized target school teachers with classroom observations and provides support for in-service training for teachers, tutors, mentors; Organizes college tours and orientations; Attends professional development seminars, workshops, and meetings as required; Assists in organizing parental workshops and events; Drafts reports on the provided services to the students and parents. Serve on committees.

Bachelor’s degree in Educational Administration, Counseling or related fields from a US accredited college with two years of progressively responsible experience in providing education services, counseling or related assistance to students or related groups. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Master’s degree is preferred with three years of progressive administrative experience; knowledge and experience of organizational and administrative practices in an educational department or institution; knowledge in designing, managing or implementing U.S. Federally funded program. Experience in brining a diverse group together especially when consensus is needed. Personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to program participants. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of Pohnpeian language is required.

Application Procedure

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 May 19, 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.