Advisor - Educational Talent Search

Feather River College•Quincy, CA

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Educational Talent Search Director or assigned administrator, provides advising, outreach, student support, and program assistance services to participants in the Educational Talent Search (ETS/TRIO) program and related student success initiatives. Assists participants with navigating educational pathways, understanding postsecondary opportunities, accessing academic and support resources, and developing educational and career goals within established guidelines and procedures. Supports equitable access to educational opportunities, college readiness, student engagement, and educational attainment through culturally responsive communication, outreach, coordination, and student support practices. Serves as a liaison between students, families, schools, community organizations, faculty, staff, and external agencies to support educational access and student success. The position operates within established policies, procedures, grant requirements, and program guidelines and does not exercise counseling faculty authority, instructional responsibility, independent program authority, or formal supervisory authority over permanent staff. Positions within the Advisor classification may be assigned to specialized program, outreach, athletic, recruitment, or grant-funded service areas. Assignment-specific duties may vary based on operational needs; however, such assignments do not inherently alter the classification level or scope of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of experience in advising, outreach, education support, TRIO programs, student services, youth development, recruitment, or related student-focused services
Ability to travel locally and regionally as required by the assignment
Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or off-site activities in support of assigned programs and student services
Knowledge of Principles and practices of student support services, outreach, college readiness programs, advising support, and educational access initiatives
Knowledge of College admissions, financial aid, enrollment, transfer, and postsecondary educational processes
Knowledge of Applicable policies, procedures, regulations, confidentiality requirements, and FERPA requirements related to student records and support services
Knowledge of Basic operational requirements and reporting practices associated with ETS/TRIO and grant-funded educational support programs
Knowledge of Principles of culturally responsive communication, equitable student engagement, and inclusive student support practices
Knowledge of Student support strategies designed to promote educational access, persistence, retention, and success for diverse student populations
Knowledge of Outreach, workshop coordination, presentation, and student engagement practices
Knowledge of Recordkeeping, reporting, data tracking, and file maintenance practices
Knowledge of Standard office software, databases, student information systems, website content tools, social media communication tools, and digital communication platforms
Knowledge of Principles of effective communication, customer service, and interpersonal interaction
Knowledge of Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business correspondence
Ability to Provide guidance, information, outreach, and student support services within established procedures and guidelines
Ability to Assist participants with navigating postsecondary preparation, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and educational support processes
Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and lived-experience backgrounds
Ability to Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals from varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Ability to Support inclusive and equitable student engagement and service delivery practices that promote educational access and student success
Ability to Coordinate workshops, outreach activities, presentations, campus visits, orientations, and student support activities
Ability to Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments, activities, deadlines, and operational processes with attention to detail
Ability to Interpret and explain policies, procedures, deadlines, eligibility requirements, and program guidelines
Ability to Maintain accurate records, documentation, reports, and program data
Ability to Utilize databases, spreadsheets, student information systems, and related technologies effectively
Ability to Develop and maintain informational, outreach, and presentation materials
Ability to Exercise sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Ability to Adapt to changing priorities, operational needs, technologies, regulations, and student service requirements
Ability to Work independently within established guidelines and collaboratively as part of a team
Manual dexterity to operate computers, keyboards, and standard office equipment
Hearing and speech to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in person, virtually, and by telephone
Vision to read documents, reports, forms, and computer screens
Ability to move, transport, and set up outreach, workshop, and presentation materials and equipment
Mobility to travel between campus locations, schools, and off-site activities as required by the assignment
Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention while performing detailed and interruption-prone work
Ability to manage frequent interruptions, changing priorities, and competing operational demands
Ability to respond professionally and effectively to stressful, sensitive, emotionally charged, or high-volume student service situations
Ability to maintain emotional regulation, professionalism, and composure in fast-paced environments
Ability to process information accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive student and program information
Ability to work under deadlines associated with operational schedules, student needs, grant requirements, and program timelines
Ability to adapt to evolving operational demands, technologies, procedures, grant requirements, and service expectations

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a community college, K-12, or other educational environment
Experience working with TRIO, college readiness, outreach, or educational access programs
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation, low-income, historically underserved, disproportionately impacted, or nontraditional student populations
Experience conducting outreach, workshops, presentations, or educational engagement activities
Experience utilizing student information systems, databases, educational technologies, website content tools, or digital communication platforms
Demonstrated ability to support inclusive and equitable student engagement and educational success initiatives
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

Responsibilities

Provide advising support, guidance, and information regarding educational opportunities, college readiness, financial aid, admissions processes, academic preparation, career exploration, and available support services within established guidelines
Assist participants with navigating postsecondary preparation, admissions, financial aid, enrollment, and related educational support processes
Support equitable access to programs, services, and resources for students and participants from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic, and educational backgrounds
Provide culturally responsive communication and student support practices that promote student engagement, educational access, college readiness, persistence, and educational success
Assist participants in identifying educational, career, financial aid, transfer, and support service resources appropriate to individual needs and goals
Refer participants to appropriate schools, colleges, counselors, faculty, support programs, community resources, and external agencies as needed
Coordinate and support workshops, orientations, campus visits, presentations, educational activities, outreach events, and student engagement activities
Assist in outreach and engagement efforts designed to increase participation and educational access for historically underserved and disproportionately impacted student populations
Support implementation of ETS/TRIO program activities and student support initiatives in accordance with applicable grant requirements and institutional procedures
Maintain regular communication and follow-up with participants, families, schools, and community partners to support educational engagement and program participation
Monitor and track participant eligibility, participation, services, academic progress information, and related program activities in accordance with grant and reporting requirements
Maintain accurate electronic and physical records, documentation, case notes, participation records, and related program data
Compile, track, monitor, and prepare reports related to assigned activities, participation, student services, and operational requirements
Develop and maintain outreach, advising, workshop, presentation, and informational materials using print, presentation, website, and digital communication platforms
Utilize student information systems, databases, spreadsheets, communication systems, and related technologies to support assigned activities and operational needs
Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, schools, families, community organizations, and external partners to support coordinated educational access and student success initiatives
Foster welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and student-centered interactions with students, families, employees, and community members
Maintain confidentiality of participant and student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws, regulations, District policies, and grant requirements
Participate in meetings, trainings, professional development activities, committees, and shared governance activities as assigned
May provide lead direction to student assistants, peer mentors, tutors, or temporary staff
Perform related duties as assigned