Student Success Advisor, TRIO Talent Search

The Student Success Advisor provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to low-income, first generation and/or academically disadvantaged middle and high school students that supports completion of a secondary school diploma, as well as enrolling and completing a postsecondary credential.  This is a full-time, 12-month position funded by a five-year U.S. Department of Education grant. The majority of the time will be spent working independently on-site at Thomasville middle and high schools. The position reports to the Director, Talent Search, and has the following responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with Director, school administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and implement initiatives to improve high school persistence, graduation,and postsecondary success.
• Coordinates recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and assists in selecting Talent Search participants.
• Delivers presentations to school staff, students, and parents, highlighting program benefits.
• Provides academic advising focused on grade promotion, college readiness, and academic success.
• Manages a caseload of 250+ students, conducts needs assessments, and develops individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs).
• Engages students and families in discussions about academic and non-academic challenges affecting progress and satisfaction.
• Coordinates tutorial services and organizes study skills workshops with input from school staff.
• Monitors attendance and disciplinary records to ensure program eligibility and provide resource interventions.
• Leads college exploratory trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events to promote college readiness.
• Participates in professional development activities, TRIO meetings, and school district training to support program goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the Program and College

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience counseling/advising youth
• Experience working with individuals who are low-income and/or first-generation
• Complete background and drug screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling, or a related field
• Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures
• Experience working with federal Department of Education programs or TRIO Programs
• Work experience with North Carolina’s public schools and community organizations
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with google suite, social media and virtual meeting platforms
• Work experience in a school and or college setting
• Experience with Blumen and or Powerschool database systems
• Personally overcome obstacles similar to those experienced by TRIO Talent Search program participants

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