TRIO Advisor, Talent Search

Cameron University•Lawton, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The TRIO Advisor provides direct academic, college-readiness, career-development, and student-support services to program participants. The Advisor is responsible for building positive relationships with students, monitoring participant progress, developing and maintaining Individual Service Plans (ISPs), coordinating academic support, and delivering educational workshops and activities. The Advisor works closely with the Assistant Director, Project Director, school personnel, families, and community partners to help participants develop the academic skills, knowledge, confidence, and resources necessary to successfully complete high school and pursue postsecondary education, training, or career opportunities. Advisors will recruit and maintain a caseload of 217 student participants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and management skills.
Background or experience similar to the students served by the Talent Search program.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience working with middle school and/or high school youth.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized academic advising and student coaching to program participants.
Develop supportive and professional relationships with assigned students.
Assist students with academic planning, course selection, graduation requirements, and educational goals.
Help students identify academic challenges and develop strategies for improvement.
Monitor student academic performance, attendance, participation, and overall progress.
Provide encouragement, accountability, and ongoing support to help students achieve their goals.
Develop Individual Service Plans for assigned participants based on student needs, interests, strengths, and educational goals.
Review and update ISPs regularly to reflect student progress and changing needs.
Establish measurable academic, college-readiness, career, and personal development goals.
Document advising contacts, interventions, services provided, and student progress.
Follow up with students regarding progress toward established goals.
Support students in developing effective study habits, time-management skills, organization, goal-setting, and other academic success strategies.
Coordinate tutoring and other academic support services for participants.
Monitor the effectiveness of tutoring and academic interventions.
Refer students to appropriate school, university, or community resources when additional support is needed.
Provide college-readiness advising and support to participants.
Assist students with college exploration, admissions requirements, applications, and enrollment processes.
Provide information regarding scholarships, financial aid, Oklahoma Promise, FAFSA, and other resources that support postsecondary access.
Assist students with college visits, campus programming, application events, and other postsecondary activities.
Help students develop realistic postsecondary plans based on their academic interests, career goals, and individual circumstances.
Facilitate career exploration activities that help students identify interests, strengths, skills, and potential career pathways.
Assist students in exploring careers, career clusters, education requirements, and workforce opportunities.
Coordinate career-related workshops, speakers, job-shadowing opportunities, internships, and other career experiences when applicable.
Connect students with career and technical education, vocational training, workforce, and postsecondary resources.
Plan and facilitate educational workshops, classroom presentations, and student development activities.
Deliver programming related to academic success, college readiness, financial literacy, career exploration, leadership, and personal development.
Participate in student recruitment, retention, recognition, and engagement activities.
Encourage student participation in TRIO activities, campus events, college visits, cultural experiences, and enrichment opportunities.
Assist with program events, summer programming, field trips, and other activities as assigned.
Coordinate tutoring and academic assistance for participants.
Identify students who may benefit from additional academic or support services.
Make appropriate referrals to school counselors, teachers, tutors, university departments, community agencies, and other resources.
Follow up on referrals to determine whether students received the appropriate assistance.
Maintain accurate and timely participant records.
Document advising sessions, student contacts, workshops, referrals, tutoring, and other services provided.
Assist with collecting and maintaining student academic and participation data.
Provide information and documentation needed for program reports and grant requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with university and program policies.
Develop positive working relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, families, and community partners.
Collaborate with school personnel to identify student needs and provide appropriate support.
Represent the TRIO program professionally at schools, on campus, and within the community.
Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and program planning activities.