Advisor - Educational Talent Search- Greenville/Chester

Feather River College•Quincy, CA

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the Talent Search Director, the Advisor will collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the federally-funded Talent Search program. The Advisor will develop, coordinate and deliver career and college readiness services to students in grades 6-12. The Talent Search program aims to increase the rate at which low-income and first-generation students graduate from high school and go on to graduate from post-secondary institutions. The position is contingent on continued grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in human service or education-related field
2-3 years of related experience in teaching, counseling, advising, or leading groups of youth
Professional experience working with students from diverse social, economic, academic and cultural backgrounds
Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
Must be willing to travel and drive to school sites across county
Must be willing to work at functions outside of regularly scheduled work hours on occasion

Nice To Haves

Experience providing academic, career, college or personal counseling for middle or high school students
Experience facilitating workshops and presenting for groups of students and parents
Background similar to Talent Search program participants

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate classroom workshops, individual advising, college tours, STEM field trips, and events for students, teachers and parents
Recruit students at assigned schools through classroom presentations
Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds
Develop and present workshops on career exploration, postsecondary education, financial literacy and financial aid to participants of the program
Meet individually and in groups with participants on a regular basis to provide academic advisement, career exploration, financial literacy skills and post-high school education planning
Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, and college applications
Develop and distribute evaluations and surveys to students
Organize and maintain a master calendar of all grant-funded activities
Maintain effective communication with director, colleagues, students, teachers, counselors and school staff
Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records and database, including documentation of eligibility, student academic records, contacts, and follow-up information. Maintain confidentiality of all student record information, in accordance with Talent Search program processes
Prepare and maintain accurate records including travel forms, monthly reports, time and effort forms, and the maintenance of student database
Provide input and assist in the development of outreach and marketing materials, including program information on Feather River College's website
Prepare and disseminate reports and materials to faculty and staff
Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as needed
Perform a variety of other clerical and technical processing tasks
May supervise student workers
Other duties as assigned