TRIO Talent Search Advisor

North Central Texas College•Gainesville, TX

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to advise and motivate students by providing personalized career, education, and financial assistance to low-income, and first-generation high school students in order to prepare them for postsecondary education. Assist program participants with information and guidance in the admission and enrollment process for their college/s of choice.

Responsibilities

Inform, identify and recruit participants by developing and distributing program informational materials through print and digital media to inform the community and target areas about program benefits and services.
Reviews and evaluates student applications to determine student eligibility and identify personal needs.
Create and plan presentations, workshops, and individual sessions to deliver permissible services.
Provide direct services to students, provide guidance and resources in the areas of academic success, financial literacy, postsecondary enrollment, career services and other permissible services.
Monitor student academic progress in accordance with program requirements and regulations
Prepares seniors for graduation, admissions and enrollment at the postsecondary institutions through individualized advising, group campus tours, and workshops to facilitate transition from one level of education to another. Track graduating seniors.
Document participant contacts in program database in preparation of Annual Performance Reports.
Assess and evaluate program events, workshops and services.
Attend program activities, including ones that are held on evenings, weekends, and/or overnight. Primary work location- Lewisville High School. NCTC Corinth campus approx. one day per week.
Update and maintain program website and social media platforms through content creators and learning management systems to inform program participants of activities and events.
Coordinate cultural and college trips for students in order to expose students to postsecondary institutions and activities that they wouldn't otherwise have access to
Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the need of the department and institution.