MEOC Advisor

UMS

. Conduct extensive recruitment activities in Aroostook County to enroll a proportional share of funded MEOC participants .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timePresque Isle • Maine • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $42,000 - $47,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic and career advising, with a strong focus on supporting disadvantaged youth through educational processes, including high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment. Proficient in managing multiple projects and providing services both in-person and virtually across diverse communities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In CounselingExperience Working With Disadvantaged YouthStrong Organizational SkillsVerbal And Written Communication SkillsBasic Computer Proficiency

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Zoom

Industry Keywords

Academic AdvisingCareer AdvisingFinancial AidScholarship ApplicationCommunity Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct extensive recruitment activities in Aroostook County to enroll a proportional share of funded MEOC participants
Provide academic, career, educational advising, and academic support
Support participants through high school graduation, admissions and postsecondary enrollment, and financial aid and scholarship application processes
Provide services in person and virtually to groups and individual participants
Serve participants across Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties
Travel regularly between Houlton, Millinocket, Presque Isle, and Fort Kent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, social work, or related field
Two years of previous experience relating to and working with disadvantaged youth or adults, schools, or community agencies, or equivalent
Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently of direct supervision
Ability to work simultaneously with multiple projects, deadlines, and agencies
Ability to travel extensively within the project service area; normally requires a driver’s license
Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Zoom preferred
Cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae required for application
Successful applicant subject to appropriate background screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Retirement plan options
Quality-of-life benefits associated with Central Maine, including public schools, safe neighborhoods, medical care, low traffic, and reasonable cost of living