Student Success Advisor, TRIO Talent Search

Employer

Davidson-Davie Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

Benefits

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 12/31/2024

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

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

How to Apply

schooljobs.com/careers/davidsondavie

Contact Info

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100