Talent Search Academic Advisor

Tusculum University; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tusculum University seeks a Talent Search Academic Advisor to serve 6th–8th grade students in Cocke and Unicoi counties. This 11-month, full-time outreach position is based at the Greeneville campus and reports to the Talent Search Project Director.

The Advisor travels weekly to assigned schools to provide educational and career awareness, identify and recruit participants, collect data, conduct small group sessions, and collaborate with school personnel and parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (master's preferred).
• 2 years of work experience in education, social/behavioral sciences, counseling, student personnel, or related field.
• Experience with disadvantaged students.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned schools weekly to meet participants.
• Provide educational and career awareness to students to encourage college enrollment.
• Identify, recruit, and select participants; collect and maintain data.
• Conduct small group sessions; design and participate in activities.
• Collaborate with school personnel and parents; occasional evening/weekend work.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Tusculum University is seeking qualified applicants for a TRIO Programs’ Talent Search Academic Advisor serving 6th-8th grade students in Cocke and Unicoi county. This 11-month, full-time outreach position is based at the main Greeneville campus of Tusculum University and reports to the Talent Search Project Director. The Talent Search Academic Advisor will serve Cocke and Unicoi county middle school students by traveling to assigned schools weekly to meet with program participants. The Academic Advisor will provide educational and career awareness to students to encourage college enrollment. Duties include identifying, recruiting, and selecting participants; collecting and maintaining data; conducting small group sessions; designing and participating in program activities (some of which entails physical exertion); collaboration with school personnel and parents. The Talent Search Academic Advisor must have excellent communication skills and an ability to relate to diverse groups of program stakeholders. The position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) and 2 years of work experience in education, social or behavioral sciences, counseling, student personnel, or related field; candidates must have knowledge and experience working with disadvantaged students and a commitment to the philosophy and goals of the program.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.