TRiO Talent Search Advisor — Flexible Schedule

Alpena Community College; Oscoda Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpena Community College’s Oscoda Campus seeks a part-time TRiO Talent Search advisor to provide professional advising and academic support to eligible students. You will recruit, track, and refer students to services, develop presentations for classrooms and community venues, assist with scholarship searches, financial aid questions, and college applications.

Presence, reliability, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to district needs are essential; experience with VR technology is

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Communications or Education (with a teaching certificate).
• At least two years of related work experience; experience with economically disadvantaged youth preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to transport students on campus visits and outings.
• Ability to work as a team member, but also work independently and without supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruiting and serving Educational Talent Search grant students.
• Maintain and monitor records and contacts for students participating in grant-related services.
• Refer students to appropriate support services when necessary.
• Assist students with scholarship search, financial aid questions, college applications, career and post-secondary information.
• Develop and implement recruiting and teaching presentations for use in the classroom, community and other appropriate venues as requested.
• Assist Director in program implementation.
• Chaperone students on field trips; may be required to drive a rental to transport students.
• Recruit, plan, coordinate and participate in delivery of summer camps.
• Participate in staff development and college meetings as assigned.
• Handle correspondence and communication without assistance.
• Modify student workshops to fit individual district needs.
• Must be competent with virtual reality technology.
• Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Advising

Public speaking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling/ Psychology/ Social Work/ Communications or Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alpena Community College’s Oscoda Campus seeks a part-time TRiO Talent Search advisor to provide professional advising and academic support to eligible students. You will recruit, track, and refer students to services, develop presentations for classrooms and community venues, assist with scholarship searches, financial aid questions, and college applications.

Presence, reliability, and the ability to adapt teaching methods to district needs are essential; experience with VR technology is