College & Career Advisor for At-Risk Students

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a dedicated professional to provide academic instruction, advising, and career guidance to students in target schools. You will recruit eligible participants, run workshops on college, career, and financial aid information, and support admissions and test preparation activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of dropout prevention or postsecondary program experience; Spanish language ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or related field and three years in dropout prevention or postsecondary program.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience providing direct case management services.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, select, and deliver services to eligible participants at target secondary schools.
• Conduct workshops on college, career and financial aid information and test preparation.
• Provide outreach and case management services to students.
• Provide direct services such as career exploration and study skills.
• Maintain student records and data entry of required forms.
• Assist with grant documentation and supervise summer activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a dedicated professional to provide academic instruction, advising, and career guidance to students in target schools. You will recruit eligible participants, run workshops on college, career, and financial aid information, and support admissions and test preparation activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and three years of dropout prevention or postsecondary program experience; Spanish language ability is preferred.