ETS/TRIO Academic Advisor, Manchester Area

University of New Hampshire

3d•$41,890 - $74,390•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves managing and providing comprehensive support services to middle and high school students across multiple partner schools. The role includes delivering targeted academic, career, and financial literacy guidance, including financial aid advising, to help students achieve educational milestones such as high school graduation and successful college enrollment and completion. The advisor will also maintain accurate program records, prepare data submissions and progress reports, and collaborate with school personnel, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support student success. This position is supported by external sponsor funding, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of these funds.

Requirements

Masters degree, preferably in Education, Counseling or Human Services and two years experience working with middle school and high school students or Bachelors degree and four years of related experience.
Experience in using a variety of computer applications.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select and provide services to TRIO eligible middle school and high school students in target area.
Provide educational, career, college, financial literacy and financial aid information.
Provide academic support and advising, individually and in groups.
Resolve problems of program participants using appropriate advocacy and assistance.
Collect data for program and USDE reports. maintain necessary records and files on program participants.
Work with school personnel and other professional organizations to increase knowledge and continually update and improve the quality of services to participants.
Attend seminars, staff meetings and workshops.
Plan, organize and implement college visits, job site tours and other experiences for program participants.
Establish contact with parents via workshops, meetings, email and telephone as needed.
Complete additional administrative tasks as needed.