College and Career Advisor

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Advisor is to prepare youth, academically and socially, to pursue their post-secondary aspirations. This involves supporting a college and career‑going culture on the assigned high school campus. Advisors assist students in all college and career preparatory activities (applications for admission, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing, etc.) and connect students with the financial and social resources needed to make college and career credentialing matriculation and graduation a reality.

• Inform students about EIF, associated policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Promote a college‑going culture on respective campuses and recruit new students to the program.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school students.
• Case management of files, including student closeouts upon graduation.
• Assist with the college application, admission, and enrollment processes.
• Register students for college entrance and placement examinations (including ACT, SAT, TSI).
• Assist students with financial aid, grant, and scholarship applications.
• Plan and conduct life skills classes and college retention seminars to support social competence.
• Assist students with scholarship applications and other opportunities (internships, camps) to broaden their horizons.
• Facilitate college transitions through programming, mentor matching, and one‑on‑one contact.
• Monitor student progress and refer students for additional services as needed.
• Identify funding opportunities for students and assist with special projects as needed by EIF Advisor Managers.

• Experience working with youth in a counseling, high school, or college setting. Experience in college admissions or school counseling is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence and motivate young people about the value and benefits of college.
• We are seeking a bilingual advisor to work in South Dallas.

• Communication:
  Writes and speaks professionally; communicates clearly to students, parents, and administrators.
• Leadership:
  Takes a leadership role on campus and within the organization.
• Persistence:
  Persistent in supporting students despite challenges.
• Compassion:
  Understands barriers faced by students.
• Charisma:
  Engaging and positive personality.
• Resourcefulness:
  Able to make progress with limited resources.
• Passion:
  Strong commitment to the mission.
• Interpersonal/Relationship skills:
  Builds rapport with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and principals.
• Organization:
  Manages timelines and multiple projects effectively.
• Work ethic:
  Takes responsibility for projects from start to finish.
• Computer skills:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office; knowledge of additional software a plus.

• Inform students about EIF, policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Promote a college‑going culture on campuses and recruit students to the program.
• Build and maintain relationships with high school students.
• Case management of files, including student closeouts upon graduation.
• Assist with college applications, admission, and enrollment processes.
• Register students for college entrance and placement exams (ACT, SAT, TSI).
• Assist students with financial aid, grant, and scholarship applications.
• Plan and conduct life skills classes and college retention seminars.
• Assist with scholarship applications and opportunities (internships, camps).
• Facilitate college transitions through programming, mentor matching, and one‑on‑one contact.
• Monitor progress and refer students for additional services as needed.
• Identify funding opportunities for students.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as needed per EIF Advisor Managers.

From $40,500.00 per year

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Bachelor s degree, preferred in education, social science or related field
• 2 years prior experience in education or a field related to counseling or youth programming

Location:

South Dallas