EOC Part-Time College Access Advisor (Johnson County)

Opportunity Resource Services•Cleburne, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College Access Advisor will be responsible for recruiting eligible program participants, assisting participants with creating educational plans, guiding participants as they complete college and financial aid applications, and planning and developing educational events and materials. As part of the EOC team, the College Access Advisor will help recruit and serve no less than 1,000 clients annually, two-thirds of which will be first-generation and low-income. They will support the Assistant Director in ensuring project objectives are met. Candidates for this position must be comfortable working with individuals from all walks of life including, school officials, community leaders, business owners, high school students, the homeless, veterans, adults of all ages, etc. Candidates must be willing to meet with clients using virtual meeting platforms, in-person, and over the phone. Additionally, candidates must be a self-starter, ready to work a flexible schedule, and willing to work on-site at various partner locations. This is a part-time position that requires significant out-of-office hours, innovative problem-solving, and a degree of hustle to recruit clients and meet program objectives. Expected Hours: 25-28 hours/week (Between hours of Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM, occasional evenings or weekends required) Locations: Hybrid position with various work locations in and around Johnson County, including the ORS office in Cleburne, outreach at various partner schools and agencies, and some remote work

Requirements

Completion of post-secondary coursework in education, social work, or another related field, or a degree (Associate’s or higher) from an accredited institution
Experience working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
Experience with college admissions and financial aid procedures
Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation to travel between designated school sites
Candidates must be adept in using technology, including Google Workspace, social media, learning management systems, and project management systems
The candidate should also possess the ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or another related field
Experience working in high education
Experience working with veterans
Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population
Experience working in TRIO Programs

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of EOC clients (roughly 300)
Ensure all programming, publications, and part-time team members reflect positively on the organization
Maintain clean data in the student database
Maintain accurate participant records, including participant files and the student database
Complete time and effort reports promptly and accurately
Develop epic partnerships with community stakeholders, community partners, and program clients
Complete intakes promptly and accurately
Keep an updated list of office supplies and publication needs
Plan and facilitate workshops and events
Recruit clients based on established recruitment plans
Assist participants with completing college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarship applications
Develop and facilitate presentations at community events
Connect military veterans to high-quality support and educational services
Connect adult learners to institutions with credit-based learning opportunities
Connect formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated students with opportunities for postsecondary education
Organize program supplies for outreach, including technological equipment and publications