EOC Part-Time College Access Advisor (Tarrant County)

Opportunity Resource Services; Fort Worth (TX); Híbrido; USD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc. (ORS) is seeking a College Access Advisor to recruit and serve participants in the TRIO EOC program. The role includes outreach in the Tarrant County area, assisting with education plans, and guiding applicants through college and financial aid processes.

The position is part-time, requires flexible scheduling, and involves hybrid work at partner sites in the DFW area. The candidate will work closely with the Assistant Director to meet project objectives and

Formación

• Post-secondary coursework in education, social work, or a related field or an Associate’s or higher degree.
• Experience with college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for travel between sites.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a caseload of EOC clients, coordinating services and records.
• Recruit participants, plan outreach, and assist with college and financial aid applications.
• Plan and facilitate workshops and events and provide high-impact advising.
• Maintain data accuracy in student databases and communications systems.
• Collaborate with community partners and program stakeholders.

Conocimientos

College admissions experience

Disadvantaged populations experience

Communication and outreach

Multitasking and data management

Driver's license

Educación

Post-secondary coursework in education or related field

Associate’s degree or higher

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary:

The College Access Advisor will be responsible for recruiting eligible program participants, conducting program outreach in the target area, assisting participants with creating educational plans, guiding participants as they complete college and financial aid applications, and planning and developing educational events and materials. As part of the TRIO EOC team, the College Access Advisor will help recruit and serve no less than 950 clients annually, two-thirds of which will be first-generation and low-income. They will support the Assistant Director in ensuring project objectives are met.

Candidates for this position must be comfortable working with individuals from all walks of life including former foster youth, unemployed/underemployed adults, formerly incarcerated individuals, high school students, participants experiencing homelessness, veterans, adults of all ages, etc. Candidates must be willing to meet with clients using virtual meeting platforms, in-person, and over the phone. Additionally, candidates must be a self-starter, ready to work a flexible schedule, and willing to work on-site at various partner locations. This is a part-time position that requires excellent customer service skills, innovative problem-solving, a passion for education and serving the community, knowledge of the college admissions and financial aid process, as well as the barriers that low-income students may encounter when enrolling in postsecondary education.

Expected Hours: 25 hours/week (Between hours of Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM, occasional evenings or weekends required)

Locations: Hybrid position with various work locations in and around Tarrant County, including community partner locations, outreach at various partner schools and agencies, including correctional facilities in the area. Occasional mandatory training is also held at the central ORS office in Cleburne.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Manage a caseload of EOC clients (roughly 250)
• Ensure all programming, publications, and part-time team members reflect positively on the organization;
• Answering office phone calls and routing them to the correct staff member as needed;
• Monitoring office text messages and emails to ensure they get responses;
• Maintain clean data in the student database;
• Maintain accurate participant records, including electronic participant files on Google drive and the student database;
• Complete time and effort reports promptly and accurately;
• Help to maintain epic partnerships with community stakeholders, community partners, and program clients;
• Complete intake forms and contact forms promptly and accurately;
• Organize program supplies for outreach, including technological equipment and publications;
• Attending meetings & training and submitting required paperwork on time.

Programmatic

• Assist participants with completing college applications, financial aid applications, and scholarship applications;
• Inform students of the variety of opportunities available to further their education or skills for high-demand occupations;
• Recruit clients based on established recruitment plans;
• Help plan and facilitate workshops and events;
• Provide high impact advising services to inform participants of their next steps needed to pursue their education or career goals;
• Refer participants to other relevant services and resources in their communities;
• Complete an individualized education and career skills action plan for participants;
• Connect formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated students with opportunities for postsecondary education;
• Connect adult learners to institutions with credit-based learning opportunities;
• Provide intentional follow-up via text, email, and phone calls to participants served by the TRIO EOC programs to to support program retention and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary coursework in education, social work, or another related field, or a degree (Associate’s or higher) from an accredited institution; experience working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds; experience with college admissions and financial aid procedures; possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable personal transportation to travel between designated school sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or another related field; experience working in high education; experience working with veterans; personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population; and experience working in TRIO Programs.

Travel Requirements:

Candidates must be willing to travel regularly throughout DFW to develop partnerships, facilitate events, and meet with clients. There is also some overnight travel throughout the year for conferences.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs., to stand and walk for long periods, to endure intense heat and cold, to climb stairs, and to fly on an airplane. Must be able to project voice and speak publicly. Must be able to drive a vehicle, read road signs, judge distance, and spend extensive hours in front of a computer screen. Must be able to listen carefully to others on the telephone.

Reports to:

Program Assistant Director

Opportunity Resource Services is committed to a policy of providing employment opportunities to all qualified people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate based on race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.