TRIO Talent Search Academic Advisor (Multiple Open Positions)

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

10d

About The Position

The TRIO Talent Search Academic Advisor supports students in pursuing their college and career goals by providing energetic, engaging coaching and guidance in individual advising and interactive presentations. The advisor helps participants navigate academic requirements, high school graduation, college entry and completion, scholarships and financial aid, applications, and postsecondary selection.

The role includes recruiting participants; developing and delivering age- and grade-appropriate college-preparatory curriculum at approved target schools; and planning and implementing activities that promote college entry, such as campus visits, summer camps, educational and career trips, and other college-preparation initiatives. The advisor maintains participant records and databases, documents services, and tracks and reports student progress for annual performance reporting in accordance with U.S. Department of Education requirements.

The position regularly involves driving to nearby middle, junior high, and high schools, with occasional air, bus, or car travel for student events or conferences. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are essential. This is a fixed-term position connected to a federally funded TRIO Talent Search grant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, family studies, behavioral science, public administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of related work experience, such as working with middle- and high-school youth or first-generation and/or low-income students.
• Experience developing educational, career, and personal curricula.
• Knowledge of personal, academic, and career counseling strategies and practices.
• Knowledge of academic requirements for high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment, and postsecondary completion.
• Skill and knowledge in developing or implementing college access and support services for high school students.
• Skill in developing, organizing, presenting, and implementing college-readiness services in individual, small-group, and large-group settings.
• Effective communication with high school students, target-school personnel, parents, and campus and community partners.
• Skill in documenting, assessing, and evaluating program information and outcomes.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance to identify improvements or corrective action.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, design software, and related technology.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to learn, evaluate, and synthesize detailed information about secondary and postsecondary education completion.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for program participants.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for regular travel to target schools.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, family studies, behavioral science, public administration, or another related field from an accredited institution.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new program participants.
• Advise students on academic issues, rigorous high school curriculum completion, high school graduation, college entry and graduation, scholarships and financial aid, applications, and postsecondary selection.
• Develop and deliver engaging, age- and grade-appropriate college-preparatory curriculum at approved target schools.
• Develop and implement activities that promote college entry, including campus visits, summer camps, educational and career trips, and other college-preparatory initiatives.
• Maintain hard-copy and database files for program participants.
• Document services provided and track and report student progress for annual performance reporting.
• Travel regularly by car to target schools and occasionally travel by air, bus, or car for work-related student events or conferences.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

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