Overview
| Job Description |
Under general supervision of the Talent Search Director, the Advisor will collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the federally-funded Talent Search program. The Advisor will develop, coordinate and deliver career and college readiness services to students in grades 6-12. The Talent Search program aims to increase the rate at which low-income and first-generation students graduate from high school and go on to graduate from post-secondary institutions.
The position is contingent on continued grant funding.
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| Required Qualifications |
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human service or education-related field
• 2-3 years of related experience in teaching, counseling, advising, or leading groups of youth • Professional experience working with students from diverse social, economic, academic and cultural backgrounds• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record • Must be willing to travel and drive to school sites across county • Must be willing to work at functions outside of regularly scheduled work hours on occasion |
| Desirable Qualifications |
• Experience providing academic, career, college or personal counseling for middle or high school students
• Experience facilitating workshops and presenting for groups of students and parents • Background similar to Talent Search program participants |
| Preferred Qualifications |
See Desierable Qualifications
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| Compliance Physical Characteristics |
The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are:
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| Physical Characteristics |
• Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and manipulate papers
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively with individuals and groups • Vision to read text, forms, and computer screens • Lifting and carrying workshop materials up to 20 pounds.This work is performed in a variety of settings on- and off-campus. |
| Salary Range | $28.25/Hourly |
| Essential Duties |
• Plan and coordinate classroom workshops, individual advising, college tours, STEM field trips, and events for students, teachers and parents
• Recruit students at assigned schools through classroom presentations • Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds • Develop and present workshops on career exploration, postsecondary education, financial literacy and financial aid to participants of the program • Meet individually and in groups with participants on a regular basis to provide academic advisement, career exploration, financial literacy skills and post-high school education planning • Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, and college applications • Develop and distribute evaluations and surveys to students • Organize and maintain a master calendar of all grant-funded activities • Maintain effective communication with director, colleagues, students, teachers, counselors and school staff • Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records and database, including documentation of eligibility, student academic records, contacts, and follow-up information. Maintain confidentiality of all student record information, in accordance with Talent Search program processes • Prepare and maintain accurate records including travel forms, monthly reports, time and effort forms, and the maintenance of student database • Provide input and assist in the development of outreach and marketing materials, including program information on Feather River College’s website • Prepare and disseminate reports and materials to faculty and staff • Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as needed • Perform a variety of other clerical and technical processing tasks • May supervise student workers • Other duties as assigned |