Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) match

Vacation time

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Closing pay

Employee assistance

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III) to identify participants, assess needs, and provide personal, academic and career services. This grant-funded role focuses on 6-12 grade curriculum planning and close collaboration with schools.

The position reports to the Project Director, offers a 12-month term, on-site work, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent.
• Master’s degree preferred in counseling, education, student services or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select participants; assess needs; provide personal, academic and career services.
• Plan curriculum for 6-12 grades and collaborate with school personnel.
• Maintain records and assist in evaluations and reporting.
• Support recruitment and training processes for Talent Search.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

MS Office

Google Drive

Social media

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Drive

Databases

Job description

Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III)

Salary Range: $3,490 - $4,363 per month

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Leestown Campus

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Identifies and select participants, assess students’ needs, and provide personal, academic and career services to participants. This position will also present and plan curriculum for 6-12 grades. The Educational Advisor reports to the Project Director. This is a Grant Funded Position.

Job Duties:

• Facilitates meeting the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Education grant.
• Assists in the recruitment efforts for Educational Talent Search.
• Monitors recruitment numbers to ensure that program participant requirements are met.
• Maintains secure files for students/participants in the program.
• Work effectively with school and community organization personnel to identify, recruit, select and help meet the educational needs of participants.
• Meet monthly with Talent Search participants at their schools.
• Obtain semester grades for participants from school personnel.
• Participate in the development of a creative curriculum and activity development which enhances educational success, financial literacy and career awareness.
• Develop mentoring relationships and build strong rapport with program participants.
• Provide direct personal, academic and career development services to Talent Search participants.
• Plan and coordinate special educational activities, such as college tours, ACT preparation workshops, and residential camps during spring and summer school breaks.
• Participate in hiring and training of all new staff.
• Assist in publishing and creating blogs, vlogs and newsletters.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Document student progress and services provided to project participants. (Blumen)
• Assist the Project Director in conducting evaluations, preparing performance reports, and other reports as required by BCTC, KCTCS and the U.S. Department of Education.
• Participate in conferences and workshops to enhance professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by the project director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree (Counseling, Education, Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Social Work, or related field)

Additional Skills Requested:

• Experience teaching and/or advising economically challenged youth.
• Able to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Able to work creatively and effectively within a team environment.
• Familiar with using MS office applications, Google drive, including other databases.
• Familiar with using social media, Facebook, twitter.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.