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University of North Texas · 1 month ago

Gainesville High School Talent Search College Prep Advisor Assistant

The University of North Texas is a growing university system dedicated to transforming lives through education. They are seeking a Talent Search Advisor Assistant to assist high school students with academic skill development and college/career exploration, while also coordinating events and workshops to meet the program's objectives.

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Responsibilities

Tutor and mentor Talent Search students as needed on academic skill development
Maintain files on participants and accurate documentation of services given
Prepare and conduct academic and college prep workshops for 6th-12th graders
Work closely with Talent Search staff and school administrators to conduct tasks to ensure that Talent Search Objectives are met each school year
Assist seniors in completing financial aid and college application completion
Coordinate and attend events for students such as leadership-building forums and college and career field trips for Denton and Gainesville ISD Talent Search participants

Qualification

College application processFinancial Aid processMentoring high school studentsTRIO Talent Search experienceComputer skillsOrganizational skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

High School diploma and some college work
Ability to travel between the 5 Talent Search target schools in Denton and Gainesville, TX on a weekly basis with reliable transportation
Excellent knowledge and skills in the college application and Financial Aid process
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends to participate in parent nights, weekend field trips, and other TS events
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills
Must have experience in mentoring and/or tutoring high school students
Experience in educating students with their educational goals
Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program processes and goals
Excellent knowledge and skilled in the college application process, the Financial Aid process
Excellent verbal written communication, and computer skills
Ability to mentor and tutor middle and high school students

Preferred

Experience in educating students in the college prep and financial aid processes
Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program goals and processes
Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience, either as a participant or professional
Demonstrated commitment to meeting the TRIO Talent Search goals
Familiar with the Gainesville and Denton school campuses
Experience with student data management entry and recording

Company

University of North Texas

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Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Clayton Gibson, CPA
Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO
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Clay Simmons
Vice President and Chief Integrity Officer
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