Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search (ETS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description:

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded pre-collegiate program that creates educational opportunities for low-income, first generation students while providing access to higher education and assisting in the transition to college. ETS works with students in Greeley-Evans School District 6 who are in grades 6-12 who have the drive to pursue a college education. The Academic Advisor provides academic advising services, recruitment activities, and prepares secondary students for post-high school experience, including college, career and success skill advising.

Reports to: Executive Director/Assistant Director of Educational Talent Search

Responsibilities:

RECRUITMENT

Identify and recruit eligible program participants in grades 6-12

Must have skills to persuade, motivate, understand, and communicate with middle and high school students

Must be able to work with a diverse student population

ADVISING

Advise and provide planned services that assure retention, promotion and graduation for a caseload of approximately 175 students

Assist students in completing college admission and financial aid applications

Advise and assist high school seniors to become "college ready and assure that they are prepared to enroll in a program of post-secondary education

Assist students in preparing for college entrance applications, examinations, and scholarships

Guidance on and assistance in secondary school re-entry or entry to GED programs or other alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts

Personal and career counseling

DATABASE & RECORDS

Maintain student program files, keeping information current, accurate and confidential

Entering student data and tracking through the Blumen Student Tracking System

SPECIAL EVENTS & FIELD TRIPS

Plan and/or assist with parent workshops, activities and meetings

Organize, facilitate and participate in field trips to local, in-state/out-of-state college campuses

COLLABORATION

Work closely with counselors and administrators at the school(s) where you are assigned.

Individual parent contact as needed

TEAM MEMBER of The Greeley Dream Team

Support annual events and activities as assigned

Attend staff meetings

Communicate with co-workers and supervisor

Adhere to policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES

Responsible for carrying out program goals

Participate in Local, State and Regional conferences as assigned

This position is highly visible in outreach where adherence to protocol, policies and procedures is expected and of high priority

Professional appearance in dress and manor

Other activities as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required, preferred in the following areas: human services, education or other related fields.

Prior experience in working with a diverse student population and/or a TRiO or pre-collegiate program.

Knowledge of post-secondary education and financial aid

Technical knowledge of: Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the World Wide Web

Self-motivated

High level customer service skills

Excellent communication skills; oral and written

Demonstrated organizational, multi-tasking and detail oriented skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Some weekend and evening work will be required

Terms:

This position offers the following:

Exempt Salaried Position

Salary dependent upon qualifications

Medical, dental, vision, sick, discretionary leave and a 403 (b) retirement account

10.5 month calendar (August June) with District 6 Holidays observed

Scheduled day hours with some evenings and weekends required

Submittal Procedure:

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and references. Submit documents by email (ebarber@greeleyschools.org), fax, mail or walk-in your packet to:

The Greeley Dream Team

ATTN: Executive Director

1025 9th Avenue, Suite 336

Greeley, CO 80631

Closing Date: For Full Consideration Please Submit no later than

November 7, 2016 by 12:00pm.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.