Talent Search Academic Advisor

Enterprise State Community College; Sumiton (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bevill State Community College invites applications for a Talent Search Academic Advisor. This at-will, grant-funded position identifies eligible students and promotes education beyond high school.

Salary placement ranges from $44,283 to $70,367 with a work week Mon–Thu 7:30–5:30 and Fri 7:30–11:30. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in education or counseling and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field required.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in education, counseling or related field.
• Experience with federal programs and with low-income, first generation or disabled students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of Talent Search services to participants.
• Maintain approachable relationships with participants and school staff.
• Assist participants with navigating educational challenges and developing strategies.
• Advise on academic/career goals and assist with financial aid and scholarship documents.
• Document progress and advocate for disadvantaged students.

Skills

Communication skills

FERPA knowledge

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Customer service

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or counseling

Two years’ experience in education or counseling

Job description

This is an AT-WILL position for which the attainment of non-probationary status (tenure) is not available. Grant funded; Continued employment is contingent upon funding.

The Talent Search Academic Advisor identifies eligible middle and high school students to participate in the Talent Search program. The advisor will emphasize to participants the importance of completing high school and continuing their education beyond high school. Continued employment is contingent upon funding. This position is not eligible for non-probationary status.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Bevill State Community Colleges Local Salary Schedule: C3, Rank: 05 $44,283 - $70,367

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

1. Coordinate the delivery of Talent Search services to project participants
2. Maintain an approachable and accessible relationship with participants and target school staff
3. Assist participants with navigating through the challenges of education
4. Assist participants with developing proactive academic/career strategies and success goals
5. Address academic, personal, career, and non-cognitive barriers
6. Provide academic and career advising and support
7. Work with project Tutors and Mentors to assure student success
8. Develop and conduct seminars/workshops on relevant academic, career, financial aid and financial literacy topics
9. Provide academic and financial aid advising
10. Assist with scholarship, financial aid, and college application documents
11. Continually assess and document the progress of project participants
12. Serve as advocate for disadvantaged students

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution and a minimum of two years’ work experience in education, counseling or similar field is required. Experience working with Federal programs and working with low-income, first generation, and/or disabled students, or having a background similar to those in the target population preferred.

KNOWL/EDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Effective human relations skills, professionalism, enthusiasm and commitment to career exploration;
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
3. Knowledge of current employment trends;
4. Knowledge of Bevill State Community College and the Alabama Community College System;
5. Knowledge of technical and terminal programs and curriculum;
6. Knowledge of FERPA;
7. Ability to utilize and search the internet for information;
8. Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues;
9. Ability to maintain confidential information;
10. Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds;
11. Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information;
12. Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently;
13. Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times;
14. Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy;
15. Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner;
16. Conscientious- wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job;
17. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;
18. A focus on detail;
19. A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs;
20. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
21. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs;
22. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
23. Confidence in decision making and communication skills;
24. Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Bevill State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Bevill State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. 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. Bevill State Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Bevill State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Bevill State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling [phone], or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Bevill State's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.

If you need assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 11:30 am

205-387-051, ext. 5784.

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