ACADEMIC ADVISOR – TRIO Programs

Texas Southern University

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 58,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking an TRIO Talent Search Academic Advisor to provide proactive advising to an assigned caseload of program participants, focusing on academic achievement, college readiness, and postsecondary access.

The role requires initiative and collaboration with parents, school staff, and community partners to connect students with resources, monitor progress, and deliver high-quality workshops and individualized support to help students succeed.

Qualifications

Experience advising college-bound and TRIO program participants.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to collaborate with schools, departments, and partners.
Commitment to supporting first-generation and low-income students.

Responsibilities

Independently manage an assigned caseload and follow through on actions.
Provide academic, career, and financial aid advising through sessions.
Develop individualized goals and monitor progress toward outcomes.
Engage with families and school partners to deliver services.
Plan and facilitate workshops and college readiness activities.
Maintain confidential records per federal TRIO regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Student advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position?

Yes

Hours of Work

8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY :

Under general supervision, the TRIO Talent Search Academic Advisor provides comprehensive, proactive, and individualized academic,career, personal, and financial advising to an assigned caseload of program participants. The Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote academic achievement, collegereadiness, postsecondary access, persistence, and successfulstudent outcomes.

The position requires a high level of initiative, accountability, professionalism, and student engagement in working withfirst-generation and low-income students. The Advisor will establish meaningful relationships with students and families, monitor student progress, identify and address barriers to success, and provide timely interventions and referrals. The Advisor will collaborate effectively with parents, school personnel, universitydepartments, and community partners to deliver individualizedservices and high-quality group programming that supports the goalsand objectives of the TRIO Talent Search program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong leadership,communication, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of college and career readiness,postsecondary access, and student development.
Proactive in identifying student needs, addressing barriers,and connecting students with appropriate resources andservices.
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, sound judgment, andprofessionalism in managing an assigned caseload.
Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents,school personnel, university departments, and communitypartners.
Ability to effectively plan and facilitate individual and groupadvising, workshops, college readiness activities, and careerdevelopment programming.
Demonstrates commitment to serving first-generation andlow-income students and advancing the goals and objectives of theTRIO Talent Search program.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively toa collaborative, high-performing team environment.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary

Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, andorganizational skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of college and career readiness,postsecondary access, college admissions, financial aid,scholarships, and career pathways.
A high level of initiative, accountability, sound judgment, andprofessionalism.
Ability to independently manage an assigned caseload and takeownership of student engagement, follow-up, documentation, andoutcomes.
Ability to identify student needs and barriers and developappropriate strategies, interventions, and referrals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships withstudents, parents, school personnel, university departments, andcommunity partners.
Ability to plan and facilitate high-quality individual andgroup advising sessions, workshops, college readiness activities,and career development programming.
Commitment to serving first-generation and low-income studentsand advancing the goals and objectives of the TRIO Talent Searchprogram.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively toa collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Provide comprehensive and proactive academic, personal, career,and financial aid advising through individualized and groupsessions, workshops, and ongoing support services designed topromote student success and postsecondary outcomes.
Recruit, enroll, and maintain an assigned caseload of eligibleTRIO Talent Search participants in accordance with programeligibility requirements, federal regulations, and programobjectives.
Develop individualized student goals and action plans andprovide consistent follow-up to support academic planning, collegeexploration, career development, financial aid awareness, andpostsecondary preparation.
Monitor and assess student academic progress, participation,and engagement and proactively identify barriers that may affectstudent success. Develop intervention strategies, provideappropriate referrals, and document follow-up.
Take ownership of assigned student caseloads and programresponsibilities, ensuring that services, follow-up, documentation,deadlines, and assigned activities are completed accurately andtimely.
Strengthen and promote a college-going culture within assignedtarget schools by engaging students, parents, and school personnelin activities focused on college admissions, degree and certificateprograms, career pathways, financial aid, scholarships, andpostsecondary opportunities.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships withtarget school personnel, university departments, communityorganizations, and other partners to expand educationalopportunities and resources available to TRIO participants.
Plan, coordinate, and actively participate in college andcareer readiness activities, including campus visits, collegefairs, career exploration events, scholarship activities, financialaid workshops, and TRIO -sponsored programming.
Maintain accurate, timely, complete, and confidentialparticipant records and advising documentation in accordance withfederal TRIO regulations, institutional policies, programprocedures, and established documentation requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations,institutional policies, program requirements, and internalprocedures related to participant eligibility, services,documentation, confidentiality, reporting, and programoperations.
Utilize program data and student information to monitorparticipation, identify trends, assess student needs, and supportinformed decision-making related to recruitment, retention, servicedelivery, and student outcomes.
Remain current on federal TRIO requirements, college admissionrequirements, financial aid policies, career pathways,postsecondary trends, and best practices through professionaldevelopment, training, and independent learning.
Develop, facilitate, and evaluate high-quality workshops,seminars, presentations, and in-service activities that promotecollege access, career awareness, academic success, andpost-secondary readiness.
Take initiative in identifying opportunities to increasestudent engagement, recruitment, retention, and program visibilityand recommend strategies to improve service delivery and programeffectiveness.
Represent the TRIO Talent Search program professionally atschool, university, community, recruitment, and outreach events andserve as a knowledgeable resource regarding program services andpostsecondary opportunities.
Collaborate with TRIO colleagues and share effective practices,resources, and strategies to strengthen teamwork, improve servicedelivery, and enhance student engagement and outcomes.
Demonstrate accountability for assigned responsibilities,caseload management, deadlines, student services, documentation,and program activities, while maintaining a high standard ofprofessionalism and responsiveness.
Participate in required staff meetings, training, professionaldevelopment activities, and program events, including activitiesthat may occur outside the traditional workday or on weekends, asrequired by program needs and position responsibilities.
Perform other duties assigned in support of TRIO Talent Searchgoals, objectives, compliance requirements, and studentsuccess.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of criticalinfrastructure, which may include communications systems, computernetworks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

$45,486.69 - $57,995.53

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Required Licensing/Certification

Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Policies, procedures, practices, and equipment.
Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Experience working with disadvantaged youths.

Skill in:

Problem-solving and decision-making.
Multitasking and time management.
Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

Establish trust and meaningful relationships with students andfamilies while maintaining appropriate professionalboundaries.
Manage a diverse caseload and provide individualized servicesbased on student needs.
Identify barriers to student success and proactively implementappropriate interventions and referrals.
Interpret and apply program policies, federal requirements, andinstitutional procedures accurately and consistently.
Work effectively with minimal supervision while maintainingcommunication, accountability, and follow-through.
Work collaboratively with school districts, universitydepartments, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handlingsensitive students and program information.
Adapt to changing priorities, meet deadlines, and effectivelymanage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced programenvironment.
Demonstrate initiative and continuously identify opportunitiesto improve student services, program effectiveness, recruitment,engagement, and outcomes.
Work flexible hours, including Saturdays, as required tosupport TRIO Talent Search activities, workshops, recruitmentevents, and student programming.
Travel locally and out of town, including overnight travel,when necessary, to accompany and supervise TRIO Talent Searchparticipants during college visits, educational activities,conferences, career experiences, and other program-sponsoredevents.
Provide appropriate supervision, guidance, and support tostudents during program-related activities and travel.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust workschedules to meet program and student needs.
Support the mission, goals, objectives, and compliancerequirements of the TRIO Talent Search program.
Maintain communication with school counselors, teachers, andadministrators.

Work Experience

Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Prolonged standing and/or walking.
Handling light weight objects.
Using or carrying equipment.
Awareness of school safety protocols.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a workenvironment that is free from discrimination for all personsregardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protectedveteran status in its programs, activities, admissions oremployment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictlyobserved in all University employment-related activities such asadvertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employmenttraining, compensation, promotion, termination, and employmentbenefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment anddiscrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protectedveteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance withthe provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct.

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Close Date

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.

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