Talent Search Academic Advisor Job Sumiton Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

This is an AT-WILL position for which the attainment of non-probationary status (tenure) is not available. Grant funded;
Continued employment is contingent upon funding.

The Talent Search Academic Advisor identifies eligible middle and high school students to participate in the Talent Search program. The advisor will emphasize to participants the importance of completing high school and continuing their education beyond high school. Continued employment is contingent upon funding. This position is not eligible for non-probationary status.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Bevill State Community Colleges Local Salary

Schedule:

C3, Rank: 05 $ 44,283 - $70,367

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

An on-line application
Current résumé
Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Coordinate the delivery of Talent Search services to project participants

Maintain an approachable and accessible relationship with participants and target school staff

Assist participants with navigating through the challenges of education

Assist participants with developing proactive academic/career strategies and success goals

Address academic, personal, career, and non-cognitive barriers

Provide academic and career advising and support

Work with project Tutors and Mentors to assure student success

Develop and conduct seminars/workshops on relevant academic, career, financial aid and financial literacy topics

Provide academic and financial aid advising

Assist with scholarship, financial aid, and college application documents

Continually assess and document the progress of project participants

Serve as advocate for disadvantaged students

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of two years’ work experience in education, counseling or similar field is required. Experience working with Federal programs and working with low-income, first generation, and/or disabled students, or having a background similar to those in the target population preferred.

KNOWL/EDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Effective human relations skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Knowledge of current employment trends;

Knowledge of Bevill State Community College and the Alabama Community College System;

Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum;

Knowledge of FERPA;

Ability to utilize and search the internet for information;

Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues;

Ability to maintain confidential information;

Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds;

Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information;

Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently;

Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times;

Ability to greet individuals of…