Title: Gainesville HS Talent Search College Prep Advisor

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Student Affairs

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement

Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 47232.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The UNT TRIO Programs house the following TRIO Programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. All programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Education. The UNT Talent Search Program serves students in the Gainesville ISD for this position.

Position Overview

This position is for a college prep advisor who will be located in Gainesville, TX at Gainesville High School serving as the UNT Talent Search Advisor on a daily basis. The candidate will recruit and serve approximately 230 high school students assisting them with academic skill development and college/career exploration and choosing a course of postsecondary education. This is a TRIO Talent Search Program position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent skills in connecting with students and providing individualized services for them. Ability to provide workshops to students, individually and in group settings. Leadership skills in working directly with a assistant student employee. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Current experience with the Texas college admission and financial aid process. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience, either as staff or participant. Preference given to candidates familiar with the Gainesville community. Preference given to candidates with success or experience in overcoming barriers similar to the TRIO target population.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Texas Drivers License

Job Duties:

• Provide information about Talent Search to the community including school administrators, students, and community organizations. Nurture strong working relationships within the school staff. 
• Recruitment and Documentation: Recruit and retain a minimum of 230 eligible participants providing them with at least 2 Talent Search services per school semester. Document all services and student information into the Talent Search student database, including necessary files and documents as per the TRIO guidelines. 
• Prepare and administer lessons in the areas of college and career exploration, academic success, financial literacy, life skills, following the approved TS curriculum guide. Develop connections with students by taking time during one on one meetings with them. 
• Coordinate and participate in college and career field trips or events for participants during the school year and summer. 
• Participate in staff professional trainings, Talent Search staff meetings in Denton, TX, and maintain good communication between team members and supervisor. 
• Meet with senior students on a consistent basis to guide them to successful high school graduation, college acceptance, college enrollment and receipt of financial aid. This includes assistance in successful completion of college admission test prep, resume-writing, essay-writing, FAFSA submittal, scholarship app submittals and all final steps to secure college enrollment. 
• Responsible for ensuring that TS Objectives are met for assigned student caseload and documentation is accurate. 

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm, some weekend and evening work

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.