MEOC Advisor LewistonAuburn

Description

As a member of the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC) team the MEOC Advisor conducts extensive recruitment activities in the Lewiston Auburn area to fully enroll a proportional share of the funded number of MEOC participants for the MEOC grant. Currently the MEOC grant is funded to serve 2269 participants. The MEOC Advisor provides academic career educational advising and academic support through high school graduation the admissions and postsecondary enrollment process and financial aid and scholarship application process. Services are provided in-person and virtually to both groups and individual participants. This position is physically based in Lewiston and Auburn and requires regular travel in the surrounding area to serve participants. It is not an Orono-based or fully remote position. Typical hiring range for this position is $42000 to $47000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please review the MEOC Advisor- Lewiston/Auburn job description for more information.

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11900 undergraduate and graduate students and 2500 employees located on the Orono campus the regional campus in Machias and throughout the state. UMaine is a land sea and space grant university and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine Systems flagship institution. UMaine is the states public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution dedicated to providing excellent teaching research and service for Maine the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at .

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including but not limited to tuition benefits (employee and dependent) comprehensive insurance coverage including medical dental vision life insurance and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities excellent public schools safe neighborhoods high quality medical care little traffic and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourismto learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelors degree is required in counseling education social work or related field
• Two years previous experience relating to and working with disadvantaged youth or adults schools or community agencies or equivalent
• Strong organizational interpersonal verbal and written communications 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 drivers license.

Preferred:

• Preference is given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages of circumstances like those the population MEOC serves.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with Zoom.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to Apply and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience interests and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration materials must be submitted by4: October 30 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling View phone number on drjobpro.com or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department 81 Rangeley Rd. The University of Maine Orono ME 04469-5794 or call View phone number on drjobpro.com.

Required Experience:

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