Educational Advisor
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development
Job Summary
The Educational Advisor is responsible for overall development coordination and implementation of the TRIO Talent Search Program and for providing outreach and case management services to students in individual advising sessions, workshops and other project activities.
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the selection and delivery of services to eligible participants from the target secondary school. Working closely with parents, target school officials and community leaders to decrease the high school dropout rate and increase the post‑secondary enrollment and retention rate of students in the target area. Provide outreach and case management services such as dropout prevention and college career and financial aid information services to students at target school.
Provide direct services such as career exploration, study skills improvement and self‑esteem building, conduct grade‑appropriate workshops and activities involving college career and financial aid information, PSAT – SAT – TSI – ACT test preparation, scholarship information, technical assistance with college admissions and FA applications and college field trips. Responsible for the collection, establishment, maintenance and data entry of all assigned student records and required forms.
Assist the Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies as well as grant proposals. May use UTA owned vehicle. Other functions as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or Communications. Three (3) years of experience working for a dropout prevention and/or post‑secondary opportunity program or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role. Valid driver's license.
Preferred QualificationsExperience providing direct case management services to secondary school students. Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB/UBMS/ETS) or other dropout prevention and post‑secondary opportunity program. Bilingual with English and Spanish.
Work ScheduleMonday–Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Position is granted funded. It is expected for continued funding until 8/31/2026.
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