College Advisor - 133335

TRIO Outreach Programs operate five federal grant programs and serves over 800 youth in San Diego. Our mission is to increase the post secondary matriculation of low income, first generation college students.

Under close supervision of higher-level K-14 Academic Preparation Specialists, uses K-14 academic preparation professional concepts and practices by working with assigned sites to implement academic preparation programs.College Advisors play a key role in helping our programs meet the target number of students served per year. College Advisors will work with low-income, ethnically diverse students in a group setting. College Advisors work at an assigned school site and call students out of class to meet with them at the school site. The goal of college advising is to ensure students are informed of and complete the college entrance requirements.

College Advisors meet with 9th - 12th grade students to monitor coursework for A-G requirements, discuss college application process, review personal statement and engage in goal setting and planning for college admissions. Other topics discussed include: college entrance exams, financial aid, financial literacy, leadership, community service, internships and careers. College Advisors help remind students of upcoming community events and TRIO-related program activities. College Advisors may be asked to work collaboratively with other outreach programs, counselors at the school sites and other local area service providers. College Advisors will be asked to serve as role models and therefore will be expected to act with the utmost respect, diplomacy and tact when working in the community. College Advisors are responsible for frequent communication with their supervisors, especially as it pertains to their role in monitoring their student caseload.

College Advisors will be asked to chaperone Saturday activities, which included riding the bus with students to a TRIO event location, engaging students in the activity and ensuring students are respectful on the trip. All candidates may also be asked to work in the office for clerical and administrative duties, each quarter. Monthly submission of data is required and will be strictly enforced.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Experience working with 9th - 12th grade students from diverse, low-income backgrounds. Understanding of educational barriers facing low income, first generation high school students. Knowledge working with a diverse student population, and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation and socio-economic status.

• Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education.

• Knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), and the ability to explain procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives. Knowledge of college entrance requirements, especially as it relates to UC, CSU, community college and private universities. Must be able to accurately and clearly provide students information about college entrance requirements.

• Knowledge with completion of financial aid applications.

• Knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements.

• Ability to read student transcripts and provide accurate feedback on course requirements. Skill in advising high school students to set goals and prioritize.

• Knowledge of academic programs, including curricula and admissions requirements at higher education institutions.

• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.

• Proven skill in public speaking and making presentations to diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to work with off-campus agencies and entities to meet programming goals when appropriate.

• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate social, cultural, educational and community service programs that reflect the needs of a diverse student population.

• Skill in coordinating all aspects of large-scale programs for high school students and knowledge of program evaluation techniques.

• Skill in utilizing computer technology (i.e. internet, and electronic mail.) Ability to utilize basic sound equipment (microphones and CD players).

• Background Check required.

• Incumbent will be a California Mandated Reporter and must sign CANRA documents.

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