Job Summary
- Provide academic, career, and personal advising to students to retain and graduate low-income and first-generation students.
- Recruit new participants to the program annually.
- Provide program services, including college, career, and financial aid guidance.
- Track participants to ensure accurate data is collected for the Annual Performance Report.
- Maintain student case files to ensure TRIO regulations and confidentiality.
Specific Job Duties Include but are not Limited To:
- Assessment of students' needs
- Implementation of the Talent Search curriculum
- Career, college, and scholarship assistance
- Classroom presentations to all target schools
- Assessment of student eligibility and needs
- Assisting in the selection of eligible students
- Tracking progress of participants to ensure objectives are being met
Key Results & Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related area
- Strong communication, organizational, and recordkeeping skills
- Ability to perform all of the above functions during an assigned workday without significant risk of injury
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in teaching or counseling with TRIO eligible students (low-income and first-generation)
This is a full-time, 10-month position.