Academic Advisor of TRIO Educational Talent Search

Position Title: Academic Advisor of TRIO Educational Talent Search

Department: TRIO Educational Talent Search

Classification: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: Temporary position ending August 31, 2027. Campus and Partner School office hours range from 7:00 A.M.

- 4:30 P.M., with occasional evening and weekend hours; travel up to 5% of the work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel. Overnight trips average 1-2 trips per year.

Work Location: On Campus

Salary Range: $48,000 - $54,000

• Student Support
  • Assess students’ interests, needs, and goals as they relate to college and career decision-making and planning.
  • Provide students with information about educational opportunities, financial aid/literacy, career exploration, and rigorous academic curriculum through workshops, individual advising, and classroom presentations.
  • Facilitate completion of applications for post-secondary education, summer academic enrichment camps, financial aid, scholarships, etc.
  • Plan, organize, and co-supervise student field trips, college visits, and cultural activities.
  • Implement programming to facilitate student success, such as mentoring, tutoring, re-entry into K-12 education, parent outreach, and after-school opportunities.
  • Provide parent workshops in a variety of areas such as financial aid/literacy, planning for college, college visits, study skills, summer enrichment, etc.
• Record Keeping/ Administrative Tasks
  • Document accurately student eligibility for TRIO services: need for service, potential for post-secondary education, verification of U.S. citizen or permanent resident status, income, and first-generation status.
  • Maintain timely and accurate contact logs, case notes, and student files.
  • Assist with data management, surveys, and program evaluation.
• Recruit Program Participants at Partner Schools
  • Identify students who are eligible to receive Educational Talent Search services.
  • Create and deliver recruitment plans specific to assigned partner schools.
  • Meet stated recruitment goals.
  • Ensure all required documents are accurate, completed, and on file.
  • Establish and maintain connections with school staff, principals, counselors, community professionals, parents, mentors, and St. Olaf personnel.
• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and perspectives to build a strong and inclusive community.
• Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Reports to the Director of TRIO Educational Talent Search.
• This position does not supervise staff or student workers.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree completed by hire date.
• Experience:
  
  Experience working with students with high financial need, first-generation students, diverse student populations, and/or academically underprepared students, or relevant experience.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related area; valid Minnesota Teacher’s or Counselor’s License.
• Experience:
  
  Curricular development experience; previous experience working with TRIO students; current or former TRIO student; previous experience with Minneapolis/St. Paul Public Schools; background similar to that of students participating in TRIO.

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical.…