Advisor/Planner, Educational Talent Search, TRIO Student Services (2552)

Job Description

This position is located at the Twin Falls outreach campus serving 300 high school students. The successful candidates will establish, coordinate and conduct activities to inform low-income, first-generation persons about available financial aid and post-secondary education opportunities; to assist individuals in selecting, applying for and gaining financial assistance in enrolling in programs of post-secondary education. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time.

Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Documentation (40% time spent) -Responsible for recruitment of potential participants and securing appropriate documentation for client eligibility (responsible for ensuring that 2/3rd of students are both 1st generation to college and meet federal income guidelines). -Maintaining accurate and confidential records for 250 students (including college and career plans, transcripts, test scores, scholarships, GPA, events attended, etc.). -Ongoing review of student caseload including: student progress as it relates to needs assessment and learning plan, documentation of students who have moved or left the program, scholarships received, financial aid received, etc. Maintain student files with all necessary physical documentation to ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Academic Advising Planning (60% time spent) -Provide academic assistance at target schools at least weekly, such as class selection for both secondary and postsecondary, study skills, goal setting, time management, academic success, career interest inventories, and technology. -Develop and maintain working and trusting relationships with participants while ensuring program services are provided as outlined in the federal grant. -Provide information to students regarding post-secondary opportunities including admissions, financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, ACT/SAT/COMPASS testing, and course selection, CIS, Internet college searches, scholarship searches.