JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing services to middle and high school students that promote college preparedness and completion. The position requires the ability to conduct seminars related to academic survival skills, aiding students and parents in the completion of the FAFSA, career planning, and selection of courses during the academic year. The successful candidate will also be responsible for working with students during an academic summer program. The position will require self-motivation and initiative in planning college tours and job shadowing opportunities. The educational advisor will be responsible for working with program participants, coordinating program services and will strive to engage students at all levels in ETS activities. The educational advisor will serve as the target school’s daily point of contact to ensure student and program goals are met.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education or related field - required
• Master’s degree in counseling, Behavioral Sciences, Administrative Education - preferred
• Applicant with a personal background similar to economically disadvantaged youth – preferred
• Experience working with middle and high school students that are low income, first generation college students – required
• Three years’ experience in a TRIO or a TRIO like program - preferre

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - required;
• Superior organizational skills - required;
• Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality - required;
• Experience working with , and sensitive to the needs of people facing similar barriers to those confronting the programs target population – required;
• Applicant who has succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the programs targeted population;
• Reliable transportation; and
• Willingness to travel out of town on occasion

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a signification degre

• Implement the plan to provide services that address the goals and objectives of the program;
• Review student progress;
• Communicate with school counselors and teachers regarding student progress/concerns;
• Work with students on developing academic plans;
• Assist students with scholarship identification and application;
• Review academic and college plans and goals with students;
• Manage documentation on eligibility, services provided and ensure that all student files are current and all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples listed represent all duties performed.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education or related field - required
• Master’s degree in counseling, Behavioral Sciences, Administrative Education - preferred
• Applicant with a personal background similar to economically disadvantaged youth – preferred
• Experience working with middle and high school students that are low income, first generation college students – required
• Three years’ experience in a TRIO or a TRIO like program - preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - required;
• Superior organizational skills - required;
• Must be capable of maintaining confidentiality - required;
• Experience working with , and sensitive to the needs of people facing similar barriers to those confronting the programs target population – required;
• Applicant who has succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the programs targeted population;
• Reliable transportation; and
• Willingness to travel out of town on occasion.

Supervisory Responsibility:
No

Physical Requirements:

• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a signification degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and other similar machines.