TRIO Talent Search Program Coordinator

TRIO Talent Search Program Coordinator

Posted 11/03/2025 | Open until filled |

Location:

Athens Area | Salary: $41,000+ |

Employment Type:

Full Time |

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm, flexible during peak hours, nights, weekends.

The TRIO Talent Search Program Coordinator supports the mission of OSSA / TRIO by providing direct services to TRIO eligible students (first generation and low income) to increase their academic success and postsecondary enrollment. The coordinator advises and mentors students, facilitates college and career readiness workshops, assists with financial aid and admissions processes, and maintains accurate records to ensure compliance with federal grant objectives.

The coordinator builds and sustains strong partnerships with schools, families, and community organizations to enhance program impact.

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or education, social work or related field

• Practical knowledge of students who are first‑generation students and low‑income students
• Communicate effectively across a range of stakeholders, such as students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external entities
• Work in a collaborative atmosphere
• Excellent written, oral, and/or visual communication skills
• Flexibility to work during peak program/summer hours, including nights and weekends

• Some light lifting
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, as regular driving is an essential part of the job

• Coordinate recruitment, selection and orientation of project participants, outreach activities and workshops
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records and documentation of assessment and placement, including maintaining a database, academic records, contacts, exit information and evaluations
• Assessment and prescribing participant services and plan activities in community agencies and target schools
• Arrange academic support services, provide individual, group and career counseling sessions to meet participant needs; perform other counseling duties and support services as needed
• Participate in professional development
• Engage in and support OSSA, UGA, and external committees, presentations, and events; assist with new and emerging work projects

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Recruitment Contact: OSSA Recruitment Contact – Email: ossa – Phone: [Insert phone]