Educational Advisor

Job Title:

Educational Advisor Department:
Upward Bound College/Division:
General University Primary Job Posting

Location:

Macon, GA 31207 Additional Job Posting Locations: (Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:
Mercer University TRIO Programs is searching for an Educational Advisor on the Macon, Georgia campus. Responsibilities:
The TRIO Educational Advisor provides academic, career, and personal guidance to eligible first‑generation, low‑income high school students to increase their success in secondary school and postsecondary enrollment. The Educational Advisor plans, implements, and evaluates services that foster student academic achievement, personal development, and college readiness. This position coordinates services for program participants, including advising, tutoring, peer mentoring, and workshops/field trips, in accordance with grant requirements.

The Educational Advisor provides the primary advisement to program participants, teaches grade‑level seminar classes, and leads workshops for participants. Additionally, this position supervises student peer mentors. The Educational Advisor coordinates the recruitment and outreach of prospective participants at target schools. The Educational Advisor provides additional support for the summer residential program, which may require overnight responsibilities.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required, along with prior professional experience in tutoring, instruction, academic advising, student support, or a related educational setting, including experience in monitoring participants' academic progress and career development and providing instruction or support responsive to various learning styles. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's insurance carrier.

Required Software:
Proficiency with basic computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Student information systems, learning management systems, databases, communication platforms, and other technologies required for participant advising, documentation, and program administration.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with program participants, University faculty and staff, families, and other program stakeholders. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills and experience working effectively with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences. Ability to learn and effectively utilize student information systems, learning management systems, TRIO databases, communication platforms, and other technologies required for participant advising, documentation, and program administration.

Possesses proficiency in data entry, recordkeeping, and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Demonstrated knowledge of or the ability to learn and apply effective instructional, advising, mentoring, and student‑support strategies for students with varying learning styles and educational needs. Ability to create and deliver engaging, thought‑provoking presentations, workshops, individual advising sessions, and group activities. Ability to learn and clearly disseminate detailed information, follow established policies and procedures, exercise appropriate judgment, and maintain close attention to detail.

Possesses strong organizational and time‑management skills and the ability to manage an assigned participant caseload while meeting program documentation and service requirements. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information and accurate program records. Ability and willingness to work occasional mornings,…