Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2021-009




Position: Youth Extension Agent I
Salary: I/3/A- I/6/A $8,586-$9,675.00 PA
Benefits: Position is NOT eligible for housing and transportation benefits
Opening Date: October 15, 2020
Closing Date: November 14, 2020
Location:
Yap Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 286
Colonia, Yap FM 96943

Mission Statement:

The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic, career and technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Core Values:

Duties:

Under the supervision of the CRE Coordinator, the incumbent supervises all youth programs; organizes and implement school dropout programs and classes; prepares and implement youth camp out field trips for retreats; evaluates program activities and programs; collaborates with other government or private agencies on youth programs; prepares youth grant proposals; prepares youth program budget proposals; writes reports on youth programs; attends youth and youth related activities or meetings locally or abroad; trains’ youths and community leaders in youth activities, represents the CRE Office in youth conventions, training, workshops and so on. Performs other related duties as assigned and serve on committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited college in education or related field with two years of full-time work experience in the area of work. Knowledge of: college programs and organizations; policies and regulations related to the field of assignment; techniques and procedures used in youth programs. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff; demonstrated successful work with diverse students and youth programs; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions. OR an Associate Degree plus four years of fulltime work experience in the area of work and willingness to work toward the bachelor’s degree while working. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org

Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

Contact:
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.
Process:

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; and
  6. Court Clearance under 6 months old
  7. Valid driver’s license.

 

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 November 14, 2020 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.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply