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POSITION SUMMARY
The Program Advisor assist the Talent Search Director in providing college information dissemination services to the grant program participants. The program’s intent is to prepare students for successful entry into postsecondary educational programs which will enable them to attain a Bachelor’s degree. Some evening and weekend work is required. Position is contingent upon continued grant funding.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Recruitment of new participants to ensure Talent Search project meets the required funded number each academic year.
• Informing the community and schools about the program by using public service announcements, flyers, and presentations by traveling to target schools and meeting the students weekly.
• Weekly campus visits to meet with participants individually and/or in groups to provide academic advisement and info. /Assistance related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry
• Provide workshops on college application, career opportunities, financial aid availability, financial planning, and importance of rigorous curriculum coursework
• Monitor individual caseload of participants’ progress toward goals
• Maintain confidentiality of participant/staff info learned while completing job responsibilities
• Assist participants with the college admissions process
• Assist participants with applying for financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Coordinate and/or conduct age-appropriate academic support workshops and activities
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records and database, including all documentation relevant to participant and project progress.
• Serve as participant mentors with special emphasis on guiding newly graduated seniors through the college matriculation process.
• Supervise/coordinate tutors at assigned schools.
• Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and special events for students, teachers, parents, and the community
• Compile and analyze data and prepare/submit accurate and timely reports
• Assist participants with career exploration, goal setting, planning and follow through.
• Implements program objectives
• Perform extra related duties as may be assigned by the Talent Search Director.

Compensation details: 43888-45643.6 Yearly Salary

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