MEOC Advisor

UMS

. Conduct extensive recruitment activities in the Portland area .

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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic and career advising for disadvantaged youth and adults, with strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In CounselingExperience With Disadvantaged YouthOrganizational SkillsVerbal And Written Communication SkillsBasic Computer Proficiency

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Zoom

Industry Keywords

Recruitment ActivitiesAcademic SupportCareer AdvisingFinancial Aid ApplicationsCommunity Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct extensive recruitment activities in the Portland area
Fully enroll a proportional share of the 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 applications
Provide services in person and virtually to groups and individual participants
Travel regularly throughout Cumberland and York Counties to serve participants
Work with disadvantaged youth and adults, schools, and community agencies

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
Successful completion of appropriate background screening
Cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Retirement plan options
Quality-of-life benefits including access to cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high-quality medical care, little traffic, and reasonable cost of living