Job Openings
Title of Position: Educational Talent Search Coordinator, 9 1/2 month full-time
Effective November 1, 2006
Central College invites applications for the position of Educational Talent Search Coordinator. This position is directly responsible to the Director of Pre-College Programs for performing a variety of activities associated with the College's ETS program.
The Educational Talent Search Coordinator is responsible for visiting schools and meeting ETS participants. The successful candidate will prepare and present materials to ETS participants including postsecondary, financial aid, and career information; support planning and implementation of field trips and events; maintain communication with participants, parents, and target school counselors through correspondence and by telephone; provide academic, personal, group and peer counseling; conduct and particpate in recruitment activities and orientation workshops for new participants and parents; compile accurate and concise records of participants; attend staff meetings, workshops, and professional development activities.
Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in education field plus one to two years of effective experience.
To apply send a completed application(access application through www.central.edu/jobseekers), cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Central College, Campus Box 6000, 812 University, Pella, IA 50219 or by e-mail to employment@central.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and proceed until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is a private residential liberal arts college founded in an ecumenical Christian tradition that serves over 1600 students. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris; London and Colchester, England; Vienna; Granada, Spain; Leiden; Carmarthen, Wales; Merida, The Yucatan, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church of America and NCAA Division III athletics. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.
Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse community. In furtherance of that commitment, the college encourages candidates that are from diverse background, underrepresented groups, and and/or have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply.
Central College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
