College Prep & Talent-Search Advisor Assistant

University of North Texas System; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas System is seeking a Talent Search Advisor Assistant as a non-employee, part-time role at UNT. You will support TRIO Talent Search, serving about 100 high school students with academic skill development and college/career exploration, with travel across Denton and Gainesville, TX.

Work hours follow traditional school times with some evenings/weekends; requires a high school diploma with some college, reliable transportation, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma and some college work.
• Ability to travel weekly between Denton and Gainesville, TX with reliable transportation.
• Excellent knowledge of the college application and Financial Aid processes.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends to participate in parent nights, weekend field trips, and other TS events.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.
• Must have experience in mentoring and/or tutoring high school students.

Responsibilities

• Tutor and mentor Talent Search students as needed on academic skill development.
• Maintain files on participants and accurate documentation of services given.
• Prepare and conduct academic and college prep workshops for 6th-12th graders.
• Work closely with Talent Search staff and school administrators to conduct tasks to ensure that Talent Search Objectives are met each school year.
• Assist seniors in completing financial aid and college application completion.
• Coordinate and attend events for students such as leadership-building forums and college and career field trips for Denton and Gainesville ISD Talent Search participants.

Skills

Travel between schools

College application knowledge

Financial Aid knowledge

Mentoring and tutoring

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma, some college

Job description

The University of North Texas System is seeking a Talent Search Advisor Assistant as a non-employee, part-time role at UNT. You will support TRIO Talent Search, serving about 100 high school students with academic skill development and college/career exploration, with travel across Denton and Gainesville, TX.

Work hours follow traditional school times with some evenings/weekends; requires a high school diploma with some college, reliable transportation, strong communication, and