Talent Search Advisor/Tutor

Description Summary: The Talent Search Advisor/Tutor provides academic, personal, financial, and career advising 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 with middle and high school students in Huntsville City Schools.
The position reports to the Executive Director, Talent Search.
Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: ? Collaborates with Director and TS Coordinator; Schools teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute TS Comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion ? Assist with coordinating and conducting 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 160 students and completes individual needs assessments to develop 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 with the TS Coordinator 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 ? Make use of online student assessments tools and completes program evaluations mid-year and annual reporting.
? Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment (e.
g.
, ACT test, financial aid, college applications, essays, career assessments, etc.
) ? Participates in middle and high school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solving.
? 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 and regional TRIO meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings ? Supports the mission, vision, and values of NACEE, Huntsville City Schools, and the TRIO Talent Search program ? Perform other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the Program and community partners.
Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.
): ? High School degree or GED Equivalent with some college credits toward a degree.
? 2-3 years of experience in advising youth ? Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a prerequisite for this position Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ? Experience working with individuals who are low-income and/or first-generation ? General knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures ? General knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures