Talent Search Educational Advisor — Student Support

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you,…

403(b) retirement plan with employer 2

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is seeking a Talent Search Educational Advisor to identify and support students, assess needs, and provide personal, academic and career guidance as part of the Talent Search program. This grant-funded role reports to the Project Director and will plan curricula for 6-12 grades while engaging schools and community partners.

The position focuses on recruitment, monitoring participant progress, and delivering programs to enhance educational success,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent.
• Master's degree (Counseling, Education, Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Social Work, or related field).

Responsibilities

• Identify and select participants, assess students' needs, and provide personal, academic and career services.
• Plan and coordinate curriculum and activities for 6-12 grades.
• Develop mentoring relationships and build rapport with program participants.
• Provide direct personal, academic and career development services to Talent Search participants.
• Plan and coordinate educational activities such as college tours, ACT prep workshops, and residential camps.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Advising youth

Creative thinking

MS Office

Google Drive

Social media

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Master's degree (Counseling, Education, Higher Ed, Social Work)

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Facebook

Twitter

Job description

Bluegrass Community & Technical College is seeking a Talent Search Educational Advisor to identify and support students, assess needs, and provide personal, academic and career guidance as part of the Talent Search program. This grant-funded role reports to the Project Director and will plan curricula for 6-12 grades while engaging schools and community partners.

The position focuses on recruitment, monitoring participant progress, and delivering programs to enhance educational success,