TRIO Advisor

University of Kansas-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Lawrence, KS
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The Talent Search program is a TRIO college access initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education, aimed at encouraging middle and high school students to remain in school, graduate, and pursue post-secondary education. The program serves over 900 students in the Kansas City, Kansas area, focusing on those from limited-income families and first-generation college-goers. The TRIO Advisor will coordinate and implement program services, provide academic and career guidance, and develop relationships with students and their families to ensure quality programming.

  • Coordinate, design and implement all aspects of program services that strengthen middle and high school students' development related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry.
  • Provide effective academic, career, and college guidance to middle and high school students on relevant college access and success topics.
  • Develop age-appropriate college access curriculum and coordinate and facilitate workshops and activities during the school day, including before and after school.
  • Organize and conduct 1:1 and group advising sessions, workshops, and meetings on a regular basis with participants at the target middle and high schools and at local entities in Kansas City, KS.
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead college visits, STEM activities, and special events for middle and high school participants.
  • Provide 1:1 and group advising to assist participants with college admissions and scholarship applications, FAFSA and career planning.
  • Develop and maintain a working and trusting relationship with participants and their families while ensuring that they are receiving quality programming.
  • Maintain current knowledge of financial aid and admissions processes including admission requirements and degree options for local colleges and universities.
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned by Director such as special projects, year-round programming and activities to ensure the attainment of the program goals and objectives.
  • Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan for eligible students and successfully complete all documentation processes for new participants.
  • Maintain confidentiality of participant information learned while completing job responsibilities.
  • Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes.
  • Manage and maintain comprehensive and accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts and progress, program activities, budget expenditures and forms, and follow-up processes and meet designated deadlines.
  • Compile and analyze data, prepare/submit reports in a timely manner to Director, and assist with all required reports for the US Department of Education.
  • Supervise and train Peer Mentors.
  • Provide effective and open lines of communication with Director, program staff, secondary school personnel, and university and community partners to ensure a positive and professional work environment and effective service delivery.
  • Promote and publicize the program services and assist with program communication to include but not limited to presentations, back to school events, mailings and social media/website.
  • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, trainings sessions, and parent/student meetings.
  • In conjunction with Director and program staff, participate in all summer programming and assist in planning and implementation of summer activities.
  • Serve as a mentor to guide newly graduated seniors through the college matriculation process and provide senior activities as part of the summer melt program.
  • Maintain on-going contact with program alums (college students) to monitor progress and ensure successful post-secondary degree attainment.
  • Assist with the coordination and presentation of workshops and activities to promote parent/guardian involvement, addressing various family needs and helping their student prepare for postsecondary education.
  • Bachelor's degree at the time of appointment.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience with target populations.
  • Demonstrated excellent written and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Experience with group facilitation/presentations and designing workshops.
  • Working knowledge of college and financial aid processes and other relevant college access resources.
  • Previous experience that required establishing excellent working relationships with a variety of audiences, including youth and families.
  • Master's degree in student personnel, higher education, counseling or related field.
  • Fluent in Spanish-demonstrated proficiency in speaking and writing.
  • Prior experience working with TRIO or similar programs and/or TRIO alum status.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
  • Experience managing multiple projects.
  • Experience working both independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
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