ACADEMIC ADVISOR - TRIO Talent Search at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

TSU203172

ACADEMIC ADVISOR - TRIO Talent Search

ACADEMIC ADVISOR - TRIO Talent Search

Under general supervision provides comprehensive advising sessions. Assist students in accessing and enrolling in a post-secondary institution. Coordinate and deliver supplemental academic services to further prepare TRIO eligible students for post-secondary enrollment and academic success.



DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:Organized, display leadership skills and college career awareness.
This is a Grant Funded position.

• Provide academic, personal, career and financial advisement to participants through individual and or group sessions and workshops.


• Will build support and strengthen target schools college going culture, that promotes college, careers, degree attainment and certificate programs by providing both the student and parent with college and career information.


• Will support, promote, and assist with target schools, campus, college and career events.


• Collaborates with individuals and colleagues in similar roles to share best practices and resources that maximize student outcomes.


• Counselor will recruit, support and guide the outcome of 325 caseloads of students and career support, colleges visits, assistance to research scholarships, and connection to other first generation services, maintain counseling records, and assessment of need for participants program documentation.


• Attend professional development trainings to create awareness of current trends in the areas of college admission requirements and career explorations .


• Develop and conduct in service workshops and seminars for ongoing campus education and awareness.


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

1.0

$41,976.00 - $52,470.00

Bachelor's degree or higher.

Valid Texas Driver's License preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, practices and equipment.


• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.


• Experience working with disadvantaged youths.

• Problem-solving and decision-making.


• Multitasking and time management.


• Both verbal and written communication.

• Prepare detailed reports.


• Work independently.

Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience.

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.


• Handling light weight objects.


• Using or carrying equipment.


• Awareness of school safety protocols.

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.



Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

07/16/2024

No

Open to all applicants.