Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2023-067



Position: Student Services Specialist III
Salary: J/2/D-J/5/D $ 9,436.00 - 10,633.00 PA
Benefits: "No extended benefits"
Opening Date: January 31, 2023
Closing Date: March 1, 2023
Location:

Yap Campus/UBP
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 and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.

Values:

Duties:
Under the supervisor of the director, the incumbent will provide the following services: ensure that curriculum is being followed and revised to meet students' needs; planning of student academic activities; academic counseling to program participants; after school tutorial to needy students as may be assigned by the director/counselor; develop individual educational plan for each participant; evaluate student academic performances and recommends to the director proper assistance needed to help the student improve his/her skills; observe and evaluate instructors and tutors to ensure that everyone performs correspondingly to the plan of action; offer assistance and guidance to the instructors needing help implementing the new program; keep a record of weekly after school tutorial to be discussed with the director; assist the Counselor with the administration of standardized tests; serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
BA from an US accredited college with major coursework in educational counseling, social sciences, or related field; and two years of progressively responsible experience in providing educational services, counseling, or other assistance to students or related groups. Master degree preferred. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Knowledge of: college programs and organizations, their purposes and assignment; techniques and procedures used in academic and personal counseling; principles and practices of modern office management. Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community; learn the specific techniques needed to fulfill student services activities program and planned programs; analyze effectiveness of program and make appropriate modifications within scope and assigned responsibility; work with a diverse faculty, staff and students; work as part of team in accomplishing tasks and functions.
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.
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 three 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 under 6 months old; and
  6. Court criminal background check not more than 6 months old.

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 March 1, 2023 followed by screening by the committee or until filled. 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