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Advisor - Educational Talent Search- Greenville/Chester
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Job Description
Under general supervision of the Talent Search Director, the Advisor will collaborate with school personnel at assigned schools to meet grant objectives of the federally-funded Talent Search program. The Advisor will develop, coordinate and deliver career and college readiness services to students in grades 6-12. The Talent Search program aims to increase the rate at which low-income and first-generation students graduate from high school and go on to graduate from post-secondary institutions.
The position is contingent on continued grant funding.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in human service or education-related field
• 2-3 years of related experience in teaching, counseling, advising, or leading groups of youth
• Professional experience working with students from diverse social, economic, academic and cultural backgrounds
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must be willing to travel and drive to school sites across county
• Must be willing to work at functions outside of regularly scheduled work hours on occasion
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience providing academic, career, college or personal counseling for middle or high school students
• Experience facilitating workshops and presenting for groups of students and parents
• Background similar to Talent Search program participants
Preferred Qualifications
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Compliance Physical Characteristics
The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations are:
Physical Characteristics
• Manual dexterity to operate keyboards and manipulate papers
• Speech and hearing to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Vision to read text, forms, and computer screens
• Lifting and carrying workshop materials up to 20 pounds.
This work is performed in a variety of settings on- and off-campus.
Salary Range
$28.25/Hourly
Essential Duties
• Plan and coordinate classroom workshops, individual advising, college tours, STEM field trips, and events for students, teachers and parents
• Recruit students at assigned schools through classroom presentations
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with 6th-12th grade students from diverse backgrounds
• Develop and present workshops on career exploration, postsecondary education, financial literacy and financial aid to participants of the program
• Meet individually and in groups with participants on a regular basis to provide academic advisement, career exploration, financial literacy skills and post-high school education planning
• Assist students with financial aid, scholarships, and college applications
• Develop and distribute evaluations and surveys to students
• Organize and maintain a master calendar of all grant-funded activities
• Maintain effective communication with director, colleagues, students, teachers, counselors and school staff
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date student records and database, including documentation of eligibility, student academic records, contacts, and follow-up information. Maintain confidentiality of all student record information, in accordance with Talent Search program processes
• Prepare and maintain accurate records including travel forms, monthly reports, time and effort forms, and the maintenance of student database
• Provide input and assist in the development of outreach and marketing materials, including program information on Feather River College's website
• Prepare and disseminate reports and materials to faculty and staff
• Attend staff meetings and professional development trainings as needed
• Perform a variety of other clerical and technical processing tasks
• May supervise student workers
• Other duties as assigned
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Is there an approved budget for this position?
Yes
Position End Date (if temporary)
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11/19/2025
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Open Until Filled
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations in the application, testing or interviewing process must contact the Human Resources Office.
All travel and interview expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
FRCCD reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position. All grant/categorical funded positions are contingent upon continued funding.
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