Special Populations Counselor at College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Job Description:

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide counseling and referral services for potential and current students to include: available college courses and programs, step-by-step admission procedures, academic and/or practical skills expectations, course requirements, and CEI school policies.



This is a grant-funded position and is contingent upon available funding.

Typical Job Functions

• Provide counseling and referral services for potential and current students to include: available college courses and programs, step-by-step admission procedures, academic and/or practical skills expectations, course requirements, and CEI school policies


• Administer and interpret career and interest inventories, admissions testing, and other survey and testing programs


• Assist students in employment and career-selection decisions and coordinate student enrollment with student affairs and faculty


• Provide career service support including resume reviews, workshops and mock interviews


• Provide backup crisis intervention, short-term counseling and referrals to community resources as needed


• Stay current regarding CEI available courses of study, student policies, student fees, and available student resources


• Participate in education, counseling, and student development related workshops and seminars


• Meet with students on an individual basis to provide career exploration and academic counseling to enhance professional skills


• Facilitate workshops on study strategies, time management and other relevant topics to promote student retention


• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and refer individuals as appropriate


• Serve as a liaison with other agencies within the community


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned


• Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn't sponsor H-1B Visas

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work with counseling emphasis or closely related field

Experience working with diverse populations under minimal supervision

Knowledge of personal/vocational counseling and current career development theories

Incumbent must reside in the State of Idaho (CEI doesn't currently sponsor H-1B visas)

Additional Desired Qualifications

Minimum of two years of experience in counseling

Minimum of two years working in a post-secondary education environment

Idaho post-secondary education policies and procedures

Bilingual Spanish

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.


On-site work is essential and regular predictable attendance is required. Employees may be required to work at occasional events and handle tasks outside of regular working hours.



Background Investigations:

Employment at College of Eastern Idaho will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Please refer to Policy 225: Background Checks



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