Educational Talent Search Counselor & Advocate

CCRI; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community College of Rhode Island (RI Educational Talent Search) seeks a Coordinator/Counselor to provide academic, career and educational counseling, and assist with admission and financial aid processes. The role includes motivational support and advocacy for program participants, with duties spanning outreach, counseling, and collaboration with schools and community partners.

The position supports low-income youth in pursuing post-secondary education, leveraging technology and data resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of recruiting or advising experience with educational programs serving low-income youths.
• At least 1 year of experience working within a post-secondary educational institution, college access program, or non-profit organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate support services such as tutoring and skills workshops for participants.
• Provide direct vocational, career and academic advising to persons seeking post-secondary education including the use of technology and other data resources.
• Assist enrolled participants in clarifying realistic educational goals. Identify needed support services.
• Assist students with course selection and audit student grade reports.
• Coordinate and provide follow-up and advocacy for persons enrolled in the ETS program.
• Identify clients’ needs and refer to other social service agencies when appropriate.
• Recruit, identify and screen secondary school students eligible for ETS services; determine and provide services needed.
• Orient secondary school personnel to the ETS program.
• Serve as staff in secondary schools and other sites and assist persons seeking information about post-secondary programs and services of ETS.
• Maintain a network of contacts and resources in project area to promote RIETS and all program services.
• Interact with and support the staff of community-based organizations to assist them in publicizing the RIETS in low-income communities throughout the State.
• Develop and maintain a referral network with schools and agencies serving minority, low income and ESL students.
• Carry out direct outreach activities at secondary schools, community based organizations, community meetings and other appropriate settings.
• Maintain counseling caseload of program participants and documentation, reports and records. Submit monthly reports to the Director.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge and information on financial and academic assistance programs, requirement policies and procedures for use in serving ETS participants.
• Communicate effectively with Project Director and all other project staff in order to ensure the continued, successful operation of the program.
• Attend in-service and other job related training.
• Assist in all project special events.
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Verbal and written communication

Spanish language ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Community College of Rhode Island (RI Educational Talent Search) seeks a Coordinator/Counselor to provide academic, career and educational counseling, and assist with admission and financial aid processes. The role includes motivational support and advocacy for program participants, with duties spanning outreach, counseling, and collaboration with schools and community partners.

The position supports low-income youth in pursuing post-secondary education, leveraging technology and data resources