Pre-College Advisor

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree. 
• Ability to effectively develop working relationships.
• Knowledge of K-12 school districts either through experience working for or with a school district, education program or other equivalent experience.
• Detail-oriented.
• Possess a strong desire to promote educational achievement and opportunity to participants who would not typically consider higher education.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with technology.
• Have reliable transportation, including proof of mandatory liability insurance coverage, for use on OCHE business.  Mileage reimbursement for travel on approved OCHE business will be made in accordance with OCHE policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working with low-income and first-generation students. 
• Prior experience working with schools in the Flathead target area.
• Understanding of financial aid and scholarship options for students interested in Higher Education.
• Experience with a cloud-based database and experience with data and records management.
• Previous work with Native American populations. 
• Familiarity with student outreach and planning activities

Application Requirements and Deadlines: 

Application requirements consist of items one through three below:
(1.)  a letter of interest relating the applicant’s experience and qualifications to the position;
(2.)  a list of three professional references with contact information; and
(3.)  a completed State of Montana employment application.

Online submission is preferred at:  https://statecareers.mt.gov/.  Applicants may also submit materials to OCHE (Attention: Human Resources), PO Box 203201, Helena, MT 59620-3201.

Position is open until filled.  Candidates should submit required application materials by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2023 to be considered in an initial screening of applications.  This position is eligible for the American Indian employment preference and veterans’ preference in accordance with state statute.  Approval will be obtained before contacting the candidates’ current employer.

Reasonable Accommodations:  Under state and federal law, qualified applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Modifications or adjustments may be provided to assist applicants to compete in the recruitment and selection process.  An applicant must request an accommodation when needed.  If you need any such accommodation, contact the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education at 406-449-9155.  TDD users may use the relay service by dialing 711. 

AN EEO EMPLOYER