Student Success Advisor, TRIO Talent Search Thomasville City School
Employer
Davidson County Community College
297 DCCC Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Phone: 336-249-8186
Job Location
Thomasville City Schools
Salary/Grade
$ 40,373 - $ 52,485 annually
Benefits
Full Time Benefits
Job Category
- Professional
Application Period
Opens: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Closes: Friday, June 30, 2023
Closes: Friday, June 30, 2023
Target Start Date
Friday, June 30, 2023
Expected Work Hours
Mon-Friday
Employment Type
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- 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
- Ability to work independently with limited oversight
- Experience working with individuals who are low-income and/or first-generation
- Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures
- Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures
- Experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and database management
- Complete background and drug screenings
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 Talent Search program participants
Position Description
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, Thomasville School administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute a comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion
- Coordinates and conducts recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and helps select Talent Search participants
- Makes presentations to school personnel, students, and parents outlining program benefits
- Utilizes a student-centered approach and advises participants for academic success, grade promotion, and college readiness
- Manages a caseload of 250+ students and completes individual needs assessments to develop customized, individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs); reviews and interprets report cards, transcripts, test scores, college entrance exams, etc.
- Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and non-academic obstacles, as they relate to student progress, involvement, and program satisfaction
- Coordinates and makes referrals to tutorial services and develops study skills workshops with input from teachers and other school staff
- Monitors attendance and disciplinary records for continued program eligibility and resource intervention
- Advises, promotes, and mentors participants; assists with development of positive self-concept and helping students envision a future beyond high school
- Develops student assessments and completes program evaluations
- Partners with college departments and community constituents for effective program delivery, workshops, etc.
- Coordinates and leads student-centered college and university exploratory field trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events
- Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment (e.g. ACT/SAT, financial aid, RDS, college application, etc.)
- Participates in middle and high school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solve
- Receives confidential application materials and maintains participant files, tracks services, and submits weekly contact forms and other reports as required by the grant
- Participates in professional development activities appropriate to the functions of the position, including state TRIO Talent Search meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings
- Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College, City Schools, and the TRIO Talent Search program
- Perform other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the Program and College