Gainesville High School Talent Search College Prep Advisor Assistant

Gainesville High School Talent Search College Prep Advisor Assistant

Apply for the Gainesville High School Talent Search College Prep Advisor Assistant role at University of North Texas
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• Title:
  
  Talent Search Advisor Assistant
• Employee Classification:
  Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code
• Campus:
  University of North Texas
• Division: UNT-Student Affairs
• Sub Division-Department: UNT-Div of Student Affairs
• Department: UNT-Student Affairs-Gen-160000
• Job Location:
  
  Denton
• Salary: 15.00
• FTE: 0.48
• Retirement Eligibility:
  Not Retirement Eligible

The UNT TRIO Programs house the following TRIO Programs:
Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. All programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Education. We are a team of dedicated individuals working toward increasing the number of college‑degreed people in our target areas. The TRIO Talent Search Program works specifically with middle and high school students only, assisting them with their educational goals toward a college degree.

This position is for a college prep advisor. The position is located in Gainesville TX at Gainesville High School. The candidate will serve approximately 100 high school students, assisting them with academic skill development and college/career exploration and choosing a course of postsecondary education.

• High School diploma and some college work.
• Ability to travel between the 5 Talent Search target schools in Denton and Gainesville, TX on a weekly basis with reliable transportation.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in the college application and Financial Aid process.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends to participate in parent nights, weekend field trips, and other TS events.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
• Must have experience in mentoring and/or tutoring high school students.

• Experience in educating students with their educational goals.
• Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program processes and goals. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience.
• Excellent knowledge and skills in the college application process, the Financial Aid process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
• Ability to mentor and tutor middle and high school students.

• Experience in educating students in the college prep and financial aid processes.
• Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program goals and processes.
• Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience, either as a participant or professional.
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the TRIO Talent Search goals.
• Familiar with the Gainesville and Denton school campuses.
• Experience with student data management entry and recording.

• Tutor and mentor Talent Search students as needed on academic skill development.
• Maintain files on participants and accurate documentation of services given.
• Prepare and conduct academic and college prep workshops for 6th-12th graders.
• Work closely with Talent Search staff and school administrators to conduct tasks to ensure that Talent Search Objectives are met each school year.
• Assist seniors in completing financial aid and college application completion.
• Coordinate and attend events for students such as leadership‑building forums and college and career field trips for Denton and Gainesville ISD Talent Search participants.

Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces. Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Communicating with others to exchange information.

Noisy environments. No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Traditional school hours with some flexibility:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm, some evenings and weekends.

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This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the…