Educational Advisor - TRiO Educational Talent Search

Careers at SUSLA

SUMMARY

The TRiO Educational Talent Search Program is a federally funded program designed to assist economically and disadvantage youth who wish to continue their education beyond the secondary level. The program provides serves to eligible 6th - 12th graders in targeted schools and districts. The Educational Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing participant intake, educational plans, orientation, workshops, tutoring, academic, career and educational counseling, as well as postsecondary assistance with the entire admission and financial aid application process.

The Educational Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing participant education plans and conducting activities to fully implement this plan. Reports to the project director. Provides information on continuing secondary education and postsecondary programs and the direct assistance to residents and participants who are interested in pursuing thee programs. Responsible for collecting and compiling participant data to demonstrate eligibility and service delivery.

They will works in collaboration with Director, advisors, college administrators, district public school systems, participants and families.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Serve as the support counselor/advocate for SUSLA TRIO Educational Talent Search educational planning for Middle and High School students.

* Responsible for the implementation of project activities including informational sessions, student intake, workshops, and educational advocates' duties.

* Develop, maintain, and evaluate information and educational activities.

* Conduct orientations, recruit, and workshops and identify and screen secondary school students' eligibility for Educational Talent Search services; determine and provide services needed.

* Serve as the liaison that for outreach activities at secondary schools, community based organizations, community meetings and other appropriate settings.

* Orient secondary school personnel to the Educational Talent Search Program.

* Ensure effective communication with all secondary partners, staff, and teacher employees.

* Develop and coordinate support services such as tutoring, financial aid, college admission, financial awareness, ACT prep and skills workshops for participants.

* Provide plans for direct vocational, career and academic advising to persons seeking post-secondary education. Assist enrolled participants in clarifying realistic educational goals.

* Assist the director with coordinating reports, project special events, academic component, and summer program activities.

* Prepare all weekly itineraries, and Educational Talent Search reports; reports to the Director, Executive Director;

* Travel to educational school site required: must be willing to drive university-leased vehicles.

* Perform related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of experience

* A minimum of 3 years' experience in education, social services, counseling, federal programs grant or related field

* Experience with High School students

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Work in TRIO programs is highly preferred

TYPE:
Full-time

COMPENSATION: $37,000 to 43,888

Final date to receive applications:
Review of applications begins February 27, 2026 and continues until position is filled.

* The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment

* Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Application Portal

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers…