Job Description

Job Title- PT COUNSELOR-BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Pool)

Position Status- Part Time

Classification Title- Part-Time Hourly-Up to 19 hpw

Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX

Job Summary- This position will educate individuals about credit scores, the home-buying process, and the small business development process via counseling services and presenting related workshops. The individual in this position will office at the Cogdell Learning Center, but will be expected to travel to various locations in Midland as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• Computer literacy to include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual English – Spanish
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree
• Small business experience
• Business plan development experience
• Experience in housing and credit counseling

Essential Functions

• Provide education and guidance to community members on the following topics: starting or expanding a small business, small business accounting, personal credit, home buying, and financial literacy
• Teach the Home Buyer Education course in both English and Spanish
• Facilitate, coordinate, and conduct related workshops in English and Spanish
• Maintain confidential client business and financial records
• Assist with the development of Business and Economic Development Center reports
• Prepare weekly reports
• Use database software to enter services and extract service data
• Provide counseling services one evening a week
• Support the Mexican Consulate on various weekends throughout the year
• Attend out-of-town training when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• This position may require occasional travel for training, meetings, and events both in and out of town
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Frequently moves boxes or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
• Duties indoors and some outdoors
• Ability to work extended hours and attend Midland College or community events

Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

Min Salary- $23.00 per hour

Max Salary- $25.00 per hour

Pay Statement- Salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

Posting Number- P01198S2016

Open Date- 02/27/2024

Position Available- Immediately

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