Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the educational component in the delivery and implementation of all program activities and services including but not limited to:
- Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations and completing college admission applications
- Information on the full range of federal student financial aid programs and scholarships
- Assistance in completing financial aid applications including FAFSA
- Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates participants’ Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
- Assesses student’s needs for program services
- Provides academic guidance, career and personal planning to participants
- Provides participants with information and guidance on financial and economic literacy
- Maintains professional relationships with postsecondary institutions, community agencies, and veteran community agencies
- Refers participants to outside supportive services
- Maintains current and accurate records and files in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education guidelines
- Supports the educational component in the completion and updating of participants’ data in program files and database
- Travel for TRIO-related trips and activities with program participants involving some occasional overnights during each component and ability to travel as needed for training or conferences
- Demonstrate engagement in our community by attending education related community meetings as necessary
- Assist with data entry and maintaining data in the database
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must have experience in education counseling or related field of study; with experience working with adult college re-entry population.
Applicant must possess good interpersonal skills; able to work in cooperative management setting, and at ease working with students individually or in groups.
Must have good organizational skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; public speaking experience; displays professional demeanor; positive attitude and self-image; ability to multi-task; flexibility in adapting to changing assignments as priorities arise; and ability to learn database management applications.
Preference for candidates who have held a prior position working with the adult/veteran population or within a university/college/ community resource center, TRiO program or other student support service program.
Applicant must demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of first-generation and low-income students; understanding of non-traditional students; and the ability to establish a positive rapport with target population
