Educational Talent Search Outreach Advisor - Ayers

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Golden Springs (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Alabama seeks an Educational Talent Search (ETS) Outreach Advisor to recruit eligible students for TRIO Talent Search and to promote high school completion and college attendance.

You will develop educational activities, conduct workshops, assist with college applications and financial aid, arrange campus visits and field trips, and maintain accurate records to support program goals. Starting January 2027 with a salary range of $39,208–$62,712.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the project director in developing educational activities and programs.
• Identifies and recruits prospective participants.
• Conducts workshops to assist participants with academic skills, life skills, and career choices.
• Assists participants with the college application process, including financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Motivates students to complete high school and enter college.
• Provides career and academic counseling.
• Supervises, organizes, and conducts college campus visits and related field trips.
• Performs salary-related and reporting duties as required by the grant.

Skills

Technology literacy

Travel to schools

Oral and written communication

Familiarity with federal programs

Youth outreach

Open-door admissions commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Minimum of two years experience supporting students

Job description

This Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available.

Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

The Educational Talent Search (ETS) Outreach Advisor identifies and recruits eligible middle and high school students to participate in the TRIO Talent Search program. The ETS Outreach Advisor emphasizes to participants the importance of completing high school and continuing their education beyond high school. The ETS Outreach Advisor works collaboratively to meet the objectives of the Talent Search project.

Direct Supervisory Responsibility: No

• Assists the project director in developing educational activities and programs.
• Identifies and recruits prospective participants.
• Conducts workshops to assist participants with academic skills, life skills, and career choices.
• Assists participants with the college application process, including financial aid and scholarship applications.
• Motivates students to complete high school and enter college.
• Provides career and academic counseling.
• Supervises, organizes, and conducts college campus visits and career- or academic-related field trips.
• Conducts postsecondary follow-up with participants until a degree or certificate is completed at the relevant educational institution.
• Monitors participant persistence and progress in completing high school.
• Maintains accurate records, compiles reports, and provides documentation to the project director.
• Assists the project director with the creation of materials for project recruitment.
• Maintains and secures participants’ personal, academic, and contact data for required reporting.
• Develops an excellent rapport with students, parents, school personnel, college employees, and the public.
• Complies with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position’s role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or a related field from an approved U.S. Department of Education accredited institution, required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience supporting students preferred.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to utilize technology to complete program activities.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned middle and high schools.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with federal programs.
• Sensitivity to the needs of youth and other persons the project may serve.
• A commitment to the teaching-learning process of the community college and the open-door admission process.

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:

January 2027

SALARY:

Salary Schedule C3,08, ($39,208 - $62,712) Based on the 2026-2027 Local Salary Schedule

Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED directly related experience that is stated on the initial job application and resume.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 18, 2026– 4:00 P.M.

Salary Calculation:

For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all full-time work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other full-time work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this full-time work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications:

Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature.

The College’s official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

Applicants must adhere to the College’s prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.