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

Location: Sumiton

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/Records Manager 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. Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Manage and maintain the project database and project records.

Maintain security and confidentiality of participant and project files.

Present program services to target schools’ faculties, staffs, and eligible participants.

Secure student applications and parent information sheets from participants.

Assess students’ abilities to benefit from services and eligibility to participate in program.

Generate publicity at target schools and to community at large.

Provide participants with individual, academic, and career counseling and guidance.

Develop and maintain relationships among participants, parents, and program staff.

Maintenance of required program records.

Provide informational services and referrals to participants and parents to assist participants in making appropriate decisions relative to their educational and career goals.

Provide standardized test information, registration forms required for postsecondary admission, analyzing and interpreting test results to participants and parents.

Review transcripts and test scores; recommending appropriate course of secondary study and providing information in a variety of related career fields.

Understand and provide secondary and postsecondary curriculum information, maintaining and updating admission and financial aid information and college catalog library.

Arrange and accompany participants on college field trips; assisting seniors in writing required autobiographies and writing individual letters of recommendation.

Assist seniors in final college selection, completing admission, financial aid and housing application by required submissions dates.

Develop and implement a follow-up procedure to ascertain postsecondary enrollment and retention of former participants.

Assist in the selection and screening of new participants.

Plan and supervise participant activities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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,…

Talent Search Academic Advisor​/Records Manager

Talent Search Academic Advisor/Records Manager