TRIO Talent Search Advisor - High School

University of North Texas - Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Texas in Denton seeks a TRIO Talent Search Advisor stationed at Braswell High School to recruit and support about 230 students. The role focuses on academic skill development and college/career exploration, guiding postsecondary choices and enrollment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with related experience and strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Standard workdays are Monday–Friday with occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 1 year of related experience.
• Excellent customer service; ability to lead student employees.
• Strong communication, organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about Talent Search to school administrators, students, and community organizations; nurture relationships within the school staff.
• Recruit and retain a minimum of 230 eligible participants and document all services in the Talent Search database.
• Prepare and administer lessons on academic success, financial literacy, life skills, college/career exploration.
• Coordinate college and career field trips or events for participants.
• Participate in trainings, staff meetings, and maintain communication within the team.
• Meet with senior students to guide them to graduation, college enrollment, and financial aid.
• Ensure Talent Search objectives are met for assigned student caseload and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Student supervision

Cross-department networking

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

University of North Texas in Denton seeks a TRIO Talent Search Advisor stationed at Braswell High School to recruit and support about 230 students. The role focuses on academic skill development and college/career exploration, guiding postsecondary choices and enrollment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with related experience and strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills. Standard workdays are Monday–Friday with occasional evenings or weekends.