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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Education Talent Search (ETS) Project Advisor II

Dahlonega, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$44K/yr - $49K/yr

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Education Talent Search (ETS) Project Advisor II at the University of North Georgia. This role supports middle and high school students in the Gainesville City School District by providing academic and career services to promote high school graduation and postsecondary enrollment.

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Responsibilities

Recruitment & Outreach: The ETS Advisor plans, schedules, and coordinates the recruitment, selection, and orientation of program participants, while conducting outreach at target schools, community organizations, and other appropriate settings

Academic & Student Support: The advisor provides intentional academic interventions to promote high school graduation and immediate postsecondary enrollment, including services such as college and career planning, rigorous course advising, financial literacy and financial aid counseling, employability skills training, and standardized test preparation

Workshops & Enrichment Activities: The advisor develops and leads workshops, small groups, and individual advising sessions, and plans and implements cultural, career, and college campus visits, while also coordinating program marketing and communication activities

Student Case Management: The advisor conducts ongoing review of student caseloads by completing needs assessments, developing academic plans, monitoring postsecondary enrollment progress, and guiding students in scholarship exploration and financial aid requirements

Data & Compliance: The advisor maintains accurate and confidential participant records, including transcripts, test scores, GPA, academic and career plans, scholarships, and event participation, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and assists with preparation of required reports such as the U.S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report (APR)

Travel & Supervision: The advisor ensures the safety and security of minors during program activities, including day and overnight trips, and is required to travel on weekends, during spring break, in the summer, and on teacher workdays as scheduled

Additional Duties: The advisor performs other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

Qualification

Academic advisingFinancial aid processesData managementTRIO programsBilingual (Spanish/English)CollaborationCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Three years experience working for a TRIO federal program or similar program serving low-income and potential first-generation college students (grades 6-12)

Knowledge of academic advising, standardized testing, college admissions, financial aid processes, etc

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Experience providing academic advising services, 21st Century employability skills, non-cognitive skills, college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy, information to secondary school students (grades 6-12)

Degree in counseling, education, psychology, student personnel, public administration, business, or social science field preferred