09/16/2026
Position: College Access Counselor
Location: Campbell County / Claiborne County, full-time
Minimum Starting Wage: $20.00 per hour. Rate is based on experience.
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides one-on-one assistance to participants concerning high-school related issues, the college admissions process, financial aid, and other services to improve financial and economic literacy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Recruit participants for program enrollment.
2. Screen and verifies participants for program enrollment eligibility and assesses needs.
3. Conduct weekly meetings with participants.
4. Provide one-on-one assistance to students concerning high school academics, the college admissions process, financial aid, career choices and goals, etc.
5. Conduct college/career/financial aid workshops for participants and parents.
6. Develop program relationships with schools, parents and other providers.
7. Maintain participant and project records and reports in accordance with funding source and agency requirements.
8. Monitor participants’ academic performance and ensure tutoring is available when needed.
9. Participate in cultural activities, Saturday trips, and/or campus visits.
10. Participate in and assist with summer activities.
11. Meet monthly, quarterly, and yearly program objectives and deadlines.
12. Work with other DCEA TRIO programs to ensure effective collaboration.
13. Provide the above services in other areas served by DCEA TRIO programs when needed.
14. Performs other duties as required and assigned.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Travel in the TRIO service area and some overnight, out-of-area travel to meetings or summer trip destinations is required.
• Must have valid Tennessee / Kentucky driver’s license and proof of liability insurance on automobile.
• Weekend work may be required for special events.
• Work schedule may change temporarily due to special events.
• Complies with all rules, policies and procedures of the agency and program.
• Maintains confidentiality of participants and agency information.
• Does not discriminate in the provision of services and makes sure that no person is excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or benefit because of race, color, religion, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, citizenship, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status unless those exclusions are based upon bona fide qualifications mandated by program service eligibility criteria
• This job may change at any time for any or no reason.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Experience Requirements:
Experience in college preparation, high school academics, other educational and program support serving students/individuals similar to target populations. Previous TRIO experience preferred.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to access client needs and develop service plans with secondary and post-secondary goals & strategies.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills
• Must have demonstrated the ability to work with diverse groups of people, handle multiple tasks, and learn and perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Strong public relations skills, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated and good communications skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated success in overcoming barriers similar to the target population to be served.
WORK SITE: Campbell County High School and Cumberland Gap High School
To apply email your resume to [email protected]
