College Access & Outreach Counselor for TRIO & Early College

UMass Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston’s TRIO Talent Search program seeks an Educational Outreach Counselor to deliver college, career, and academic advising to a caseload of about 300–350 students in partner Boston Public Schools. You will recruit and enroll participants, run college readiness workshops, and coordinate services with EC/EC staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, engaging families, and collaborating to strengthen college access across programs; grant-funded role with salary grade 30 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Counseling, Career Development, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in a secondary school, higher education institution, or comparable educational setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Talent Search-eligible students and families, including individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge of postsecondary education, college admissions, and financial aid processes, with experience advising.
• Ability to develop and facilitate workshops, presentations, and training sessions.
• Strong understanding of developmental needs of middle and high school students and transitions to postsecondary education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 300–350 Talent Search students, providing individual and group advising.
• Provide academic advising and coaching to Early College students focusing on course selection and progress.
• Connect TS and EC students with resources and monitor progress toward college-readiness milestones.
• Deliver college and career readiness workshops and curriculum on financial aid, applications, and college transition.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Counseling or related field

Tools

Office software

Database software

Web conferencing

Social media

Job description

UMass Boston’s TRIO Talent Search program seeks an Educational Outreach Counselor to deliver college, career, and academic advising to a caseload of about 300–350 students in partner Boston Public Schools. You will recruit and enroll participants, run college readiness workshops, and coordinate services with EC/EC staff.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, engaging families, and collaborating to strengthen college access across programs; grant-funded role with salary grade 30 and