Talent Search Advisor

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Notre Dame is seeking a dedicated and motivated Talent Search Advisor to support middle and high school students as they prepare for higher education. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding students - many of whom are first-generation college-bound - through the academic planning, college exploration, and financial aid processes that lead to college success. As a member of Notre Dame’s federally funded Talent Search TRIO Program, the Talent Search Advisor works closely with fellow advisors to advance the objectives of the program’s federal grant. This position also collaborates with staff from Notre Dame’s Upward Bound college preparatory program to support students from partner schools across the community. The Advisor plays a key role in delivering college awareness programming, academic guidance, and individualized support to students and their families. Through workshops, group presentations, and one-on-one advising, this role helps students understand academic expectations, prepare for college admission, navigate the financial aid process, and explore and pursue in-demand industry-recognized credentials that align with their career interests and local workforce opportunities. The position also builds relationships with school personnel and community partners to ensure students receive the support and resources needed to succeed. Successful candidates will bring a strong commitment to educational access and equity, along with the ability to work effectively with students from first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented backgrounds. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the confidence to present information to large groups of students, families, and school partners. This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven team dedicated to expanding college access, and empowering students to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrate ability and sensitivity to working with students from first-generation, low-income, and other underrepresented populations.
• Familiar with Indiana Graduation requirements, testing practices, high school curriculum, and in-demand industry-recognized credentials.
• Understanding of college admissions and financial aid processes and procedures.
• Ability to plan and coordinate college visits and cultural enrichment opportunities.
• Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision-making skills.
• Valid driver’s license required
• Reliable transportation to drive between target schools
• Ability to travel for field trips and college visits

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience working with middle school or high school students and educational administrators.
• Experience within a college preparatory TRIO program is highly preferred.
• Experience in integrating appropriate technologies into programming and student services.
• Knowledge of current academic and counseling strategies to facilitate achievement.
• Bilingual language skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver college awareness programming.
• Provide academic guidance.
• Offer individualized support to students and their families.
• Help students understand academic expectations.
• Assist students in preparing for college admission.
• Guide students through the financial aid process.
• Help students explore and pursue in-demand industry-recognized credentials.
• Build relationships with school personnel and community partners.

Benefits

• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level