CTEC Pohnpei/Upward Bound Program
P.O. Box 614
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

Under the supervision the UBP Director, assesses each individual participant’s college and career goals; prescribes and monitors the progress of individual’s action plan goals and objectives. Monitors individual’s progress in submitting college applications, financial aid forms and other associated matters. Plans, designs, and coordinates all educational and counseling services. Teaches subject areas as required. Conducts workshops to program participants and provides personal counseling as needed. Organizes college tours and orientations. Attends seminars, workshops, meetings and conferences required for the maintenance of UBP activities. Designs and implements survey needs assessment and diagnostic testing. Administers evaluation and assessment for counseling purposes. Supervises tutors as needed. Serves on committees as necessary. Performs other duties as directed by UBP Director.

Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited four year college or university with major coursework in educational counseling, social sciences, or related field, and two years of progressively responsible experience in providing education services, counseling or other assistance to students or related groups. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Knowledge of: Upward Bound programs and organizations, their goals and objectives; policies and regulations related to the field of 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 high school students, faculty, staff, and community; learn the specific techniques needed to fulfill student services, activities program assigned; plan, schedule, evaluate and review work activities and programs; analyze effectiveness of program and make appropriate modifications within scope and assigned responsibility; work with a diverse faculty, staff and high school students; work as part of a team in accomplishing tasks and functions.

Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

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.

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 3 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; and
6. Criminal background check under six months old.

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.edu.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 June 26, 2024 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.