Site Advisor TRIO Talent Search

Fort Lewis College; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lewis College is seeking a TRIO Talent Search Middle School Advisor to work with eligible middle and high school students across area schools. The role requires travel to target schools 2–3 days per week and weekly on‑campus work at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.

Advisors assist with admissions, financial aid, and academic planning to help students pursue higher education after high school. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree, strong writing and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Reliable personal transportation; ability to travel to target schools and Fort Lewis College up to four days a week; work some evenings, and participate in overnight student college field trips
• Demonstrated commitment to and sensitivity for addressing the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged youth and adults
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong technology skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements innovative academic services for middle school students, ensuring access to postsecondary opportunities for low income and first‑generation students.
• Builds positive relationships between the program, students, families, PSE institutions, target schools and community partners.
• Plans and maintains weekly visitations to schools and travels to target schools 2–3 days per week.
• Recruits eligible student applicants at target schools and through community organizations.
• Assists in day and overnight program field trips and planning of parent meetings and student/parent events.
• Attends conferences as needed and demonstrates commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Excellent writing

Communication skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Position Summary

The TRIO Talent Search Middle School Advisor works with eligible middle and high school students in all area middle and high schools as outlined in the TRIO Talent Search grant. This position requires day travel to target schools 2-3 days per week as well as weekly work on the Fort Lewis College campus. Advisors assist students with postsecondary school admissions, financial aid and scholarship applications, academic planning, and career and leadership development, so that they have the opportunity and knowledge to continue their education beyond high school.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Plans and implements innovative academic services for our middle school students, which requires curriculum development ensuring access to postsecondary opportunities for low income and potential first-generation students. Adheres to all conditions presented in the Talent Search grant proposal. Builds positive relationships between the program and students, families, PSE institutions, target schools and community partners. Plans and maintains weekly visitations to schools. Responsible for collection, organization, and monitoring of individual student contacts and reports required for Talent Search Annual Performance Report and other related program guidelines. Monitors student progress and academic need. Recruits eligible student applicants at target schools and through community organizations. Assists in day and overnight program field trips. Assists in the planning and implementation of parent meetings and related student/parent events Attends state, regional, and national conferences as needed/available Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508. Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree Reliable personal transportation; ability to travel to target schools and/or Fort Lewis College up to four days a week; work some evenings, and participate in overnight student college field trips Demonstrated commitment to and sensitivity for addressing the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged youth and adults A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities Minimum one year of experience working with secondary (grades 6-12) students in a volunteer or professional capacity Ability to stay up to date on processes, policies, and best practices around post-secondary planning Organizational skills to plan educational trips and other events for students and families Demonstrated experience working and/or collaborating with secondary and post-secondary schools, community-based programs, or service-learning programs (teaching, coaching, counseling, outdoor education. etc.) Excellent writing and communication skills Strong technology skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Zoom Position is subject to a background check.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

Experience with TRIO or other educational opportunity programs as a participant or employee. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or any Indigenous language of the Four Corners region Experience planning and leading field trips with secondary students. Familiarity with Fort Lewis College and/or Four Corners area.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility

Who does the employee report to? TRIO Talent Search Director

Who will report to the employee? NA

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while serving students in individual and group settings throughout the day. Moderate to loud noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, and/or noise level typical in a school setting). Ability to work in a confined area. Ability to travel on a bus for multi-day college tours and navigate college campuses during group tours. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work Light to moderate lifting is required.

Travel

Regular travel to target schools 2-3 days per week Regular travel to the Fort Lewis College campus throughout the week

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range

40 hours per week, exempt position The position is a permanent, at will, staff position Typical work hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday with adjustments for occasional nighttime and weekend events. Compensation The salary will be $46,550, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

About Fort Lewis College

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango.

Notice to Prospective Employees

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about: Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy Sexual assault policy Campus security policies Campus/community resources The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment Where to find registered sex offender information Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years Reporting crimes The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways: By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at [phone].

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE. Discrimination Questions? Office of Compliance and Community Standards David Pirrone, Director of Compliance 210 Berndt Hall 1000 Rim Drive Durango, Colorado 81301 [phone] [e-mail] Questions about Title IX sex discrimination? Office of the Title IX Coordinator Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator 210 Berndt Hall 1000 Rim Drive Durango, Colorado 81301 [phone] [e-mail] Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request. * Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date. Fort Lewis College, a public institution located in Durango, Colorado, offers degree programs in arts, business, education, health fields, humanities, social and natural sciences, and teacher education. Our inspiring mountain campus is located atop a scenic mesa overlooking historic Durango and situated between the San Juan Mountains and the desert Southwest. We are committed to accessible and high-quality baccalaureate education, and our hallmarks are remarkably close relationships between students and faculty, the freedom of intellectual exploration and the challenge of experiential learning. Our 3,300 students come from 48 states, 17 countries, with 36% Native American and Alaska Native backgrounds, and 11% Hispanic backgrounds. Durango is a thriving multicultural community of 18,500 set along the beautiful Animas River Valley. Averaging 300 sunny days per year, the community is known for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly, festive atmosphere. Durango is also the cultural and economic hub of the Four Corners region, rich in dining, shopping, entertainment, and linked with airline service to hubs in Denver, Phoenix, and Dallas.