Advisor - Talent Search Program - 0.5 FTE

Job Title Advisor

• Talent Search Program

• 0.5 FTE Classification Title Rank Tenure Information Job Description

Under general supervision of the Talent Search Director, the Advisor will collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the federally-funded Talent Search program. The Advisor will develop, coordinate and deliver career and college readiness services to students in grades 6-12. The Talent Search program aims to increase the rate at which low-income and first generation students graduate from high school and go on to graduate from post-secondary institutions.

The position is contingent on continued grant funding.

CLASSIFICATION:

• FLSA Non-Exempt

• Classified

• CSEA

• Date Modified: February 2024

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human service or education related field

• 2-3 years of related experience in teaching, counseling, advising or leading groups of youth

• Professional experience working with students from diverse social, economic, academic and cultural backgrounds

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record

• Must be willing to travel and drive to school sites across county

• Must be willing to work at functions outside of regularly scheduled work hours on occasion

Essential Duties

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Plan and coordinate classroom workshops, individual advising, college tours, STEM field trips and events for students, teachers andparents

• Recruit students at assigned schools through classroom presentations

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds

• Develop and present workshops on career exploration, postsecondary education, financial literacy and financial aid to participants of the program

• Meet individually and in groups with participants on a regular basis to provide academic advisement, career exploration, financial literacy skills and post-high school education planning

• Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, and college applications

• Develop and distribute evaluations and surveys to students

• Organize and maintain a master calendar of all grant-funded activities

• Maintain effective communication with director, colleagues, students, teachers, counselors and school staff

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records and database, including documentation of eligibility, student academic records, contacts, and follow-up information. Maintain confidentiality of all student record information, in accordance with Talent Search program processes

• Prepare and maintain accurate records including travel forms, monthly reports, time and effort forms, and the maintenance of student database

• Provide input and assist in the development of outreach and marketing materials, including program information on Feather River College's website

• Prepare and disseminate reports and materials to faculty and staff

• Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as needed

• Perform a variety of other clerical and technical processing tasks

• May supervise student workers

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to relate to youth from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds

• Strong listening, oral, written and presentation skills

• Skill in developing engaging trainings and speaking in front of groups

• Ability to develop presentation and workshop materials, including flyers and outreach materials.

• Ability to work as a team member and develop cooperative working relationships

• Ability to work independently-to organize, set priorities, meet deadlines and follow through on details with minimal supervision

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications Compliance Physical Characteristics

The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are:

Physical Demands Summary

• Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and manipulate papers

• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively with individuals and to groups

• Vision to read text, forms, and computer screens

• Lifting and carrying workshop materials up to 20 pounds

This work is performed in a variety of settings on- and off-campus.

Salary Range $2,364.50- $2,997.50 monthly Opportunity Type Permanent Perm % 50 Perm Mo 10

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F050P Open Date 02/14/2024 Close Date 03/15/2024 Desired Start Date 05/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

• Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations in the application, testing or interviewing process must contact the Human Resources Office.

• All travel and interview expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

• FRCCD reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position. All grant/categorical funded positions are contingent upon continued funding.

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