College Access Advisor - Keene HS

Opportunity Resource Services•Cleburne, TX

3d•$14 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

ORS College Access Advisors are responsible for providing college readiness services and character development for project participants at target schools, as well as conducting tutorials. The role involves addressing issues related to college readiness, including navigating the college system, the application process, financial aid, study habits, common college pitfalls, and SAT/ACT preparation. Advisors will use the Socratic method to provide support, advice, and tutorial help, ensuring students' academic development, success in their classes, and readiness for state exams. This includes following up with students on test scores, previous tutorials, character development, and future preparation. The position also involves available for online advisement and tutorials, monitoring and responding to student behavior during after-school programs, field trips, and workshops, and being aware of program activities and field trips. Advisors will establish positive mentoring relationships with students and address character issues affecting their success. When not providing tutorials, advisors will assist with program operation by contacting missing students, writing encouraging notes, and helping with the cleaning of computers and organizing supplies. Additionally, advisors are expected to attend meetings and trainings, submit required paperwork on time, and assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

Successful college experience beyond high school
Reliable transportation to school sites
Ability to coach behavior of youth
Able to set strong professional boundaries with youth
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Patience and a strong desire to help students achieve their educational goals.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree
Previous experience providing college readiness services, tutoring or teaching
Demonstrated academic excellence (high GPA)
Knowledge of FAFSA, Apply Texas, and Scholarship applications
Has a personal background as a first-generation college student or low-income student
Demonstrated knowledge in use of the Socratic method for tutoring
Previous TRIO experience

Responsibilities

Addressing issues related to college readiness, including topics such as navigation of the college system, the application process, financial aid, study habits, common college pitfalls, SAT/ACT preparation, etc.
Using the Socratic method, provide support, advice, and tutorial help for students ensuring their academic development, success in their classes, and readiness for state exams.
Following-up with students on test scores, previous tutorials, character development, and preparing for the future.
Available for online advisement and tutorials.
Monitor and respond to student behavior during the after school program, field trips, and workshops.
Being aware of program activities & field trips (purposes, dates, etc.)
Establishing positive mentoring relationships with students and addressing character issues that affect their ability or will affect their ability to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
When not providing tutorials, assist with program operation by contacting missing students, writing encouraging notes to students, and assisting in the cleaning of computers & organizing supplies.
Attending meetings & trainings and submitting required paperwork on time.
Assisting with ad hoc projects as needed.