Talent Search-South Program Counselor, College Readiness/Retention

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 27.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wichita State University is seeking a part-time TRIO Talent Search-South coordinator to work directly with middle and high school students at Truesdell Middle School and South High School in Wichita, KS. You will identify eligible students, guide them through applications, provide counseling, and ensure federal TRIO services are documented and compliant.

This boots-on-the-ground role requires strong communication, data management, and the ability to build partnerships with schools and families

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication skills and ability to present information clearly.
• Understanding of challenges faced by low-income and first-generation students.
• Knowledge of FAFSA, financial aid and scholarship programs.
• Familiarity with data management and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with schools and families to promote college access.

Aufgaben

• Identify, recruit and select program participants and assist with application completion.
• Meet with students regularly to review progress and college preparation.
• Provide education on graduate school preparation and program topics.
• Assist in program evaluation tools and collect data for grant submissions.
• Coordinate program communications and events on campus and with partners.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Public speaking

Student populations experience

Financial literacy knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data management

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Department: TRIO Talent Search-South

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Part Time

Pay: Range beginning at $19.15-19.23/hr, based onqualifications

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p, occasional weekend forevents; work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export controlrequirement.

Job Story

Be the Person Who Helps a Student See What’s Possible.

If you believe one conversation can spark a dream…

If you’re the person who refuses to let circumstances definesomeone’s future…

If you’re driven to help students discover their strengths, believein themselves, and pursue what’s next…

TRIO Talent Search-South is looking for you!

Assigned Schools

Truesdell Middle School and South High School (plus walk-in support as needed)

This isn’t a desk job. It’s boots-on-the-ground, sleeves-rolled-up,future-building work. You’ll work directly with middle and highschool students, many of whom will be first-generation collegestudents, guiding them toward academic persistence, high schoolgraduation, and postsecondary enrollment. You’ll serveapproximately 220 students annually, ensuring each one receivesmeaningful, documented, and compliant federal TRIO services. Theheart of this job? Relationships.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

• Collaborate with school administrators and community partners
• Identify eligible students for the program & monitor theiracademic progress (intervening when needed)
• Building partnerships & relationships along the way at variouslevels
• Maintaining accurate student records and ensuring federalcompliance
• Yes, there’s documentation — because impact matters, and so doesaccountability.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Connect easily with youth across diverse backgrounds
• Know how to balance encouragement with structure
• Can pivot quickly when student needs shift (because theywill)
• Are organized enough to manage data while staying fully presentwith students
• Understand referral networks and aren’t afraid to collaborate
• Believe that mentorship can literally change a lifetrajectory
• You are intentional. Strategic. Consistent.

In a world where conversations about equity, opportunity gaps, andeducational access dominate headlines, this is where the real workhappens, one student at a time.

Job Summary

Coordinates program participation which includes, but is notlimited to, identifying program participants, facilitating programapplication, and providing counseling and advising services.

Essential Functions

• Identifies, recruits and selects new program participants.Facilitates the application process by assisting with applicationcompletion and coordinating the application selectioncommittee.
• Meets on a routine basis with program students to review academicprogress and graduate school preparation.
• Facilitates education to program participants on a variety oftopics which assist with graduate school preparation.
• Assists in the development and administration of programevaluation tools. Collects and supplies evaluation data necessaryfor grant submission.
• Coordinates program communication to inform and educate thecampus community and community at-large of program events andactivities.

Job Duties

• Recruitment of eligible students, including identifying andselecting students for relevant program services andactivities.
• Educate and support students on the college admissions andfinancial aid process to enhance students’ chances of entering apostsecondary institution.
• Facilitate individual and group study sessions and conduct and/orpresent ACT, financial aid, and career workshops for students andtheir parents.
• Collaborates with public school personnel and establishesrelationships with community agencies to identify students forprogram participation and to develop a plan of supporting servicesfor students.
• Assists program staff and may teach one course during the MiddleSchool Summer Enrichment Program for twenty-five (25) middle schoolstudents.
• Arranges and accompanies students on field trips, college campusvisits, and other related activities.
• Work between locations at Truesdell Middle School & South HighSchool.

Required Education and Experience

• Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by theapproved grant proposal.
  See the education qualifications in the "Additional Information forPosting" section below.
• Qualifications for this position are strictly defined by theapproved grant proposal.
  See the experience qualifications in the "Additional Informationfor Posting" section below.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiar working with student populations and/or similareducational opportunity programs.
• Strong communication skills, including presentations and/orpublic speaking.
• Understanding of problems faced by low income and potentialfirst-generation college students.
• Knowledge of financial literacy, federal financial aidprograms, and scholarships.
• Competent with basic computer systems and softwareapplications.
• Support partnerships with secondary schools and families topromote college access
• Exercise sound judgment in matters involving compliance,confidentiality, and student support

Additional Information

Per the requirements of the grant, eligible candidates mustpossess:

• A Bachelor's degree in education, social service, psychology orrelated field.
• One (1) year experience providing support services to middleschool and/or high school students.
• One (1) year experience in providing academic, personal and/orcareer counseling to students.

The chosen candidate is expected to maintain membership in TRIOprofessional associations; write articles for the quarterlynewsletter; and travel to local, regional, and national trainingseminars and conferences.

Be able to travel to local areas within the working day.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90%

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment includingbut not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.Frequent 60-90%

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchangeinformation. Frequent 60-90%

Ability to travel in a vehicle for distances including but notlimited to across city, county, and state. Rare 0-30%