TRIO Talent Search Advisor

Job Description

Job Description

The Student is….

The most important person at MTC

Without students, there would be no need for our positions.  

….not a cold enrollment statistic,

But a flesh and blood human being with feelings and emotions like our own.  

…not someone to be tolerated so we can do our thing.  

The student is our thing.

** Marion Technical College is seeking candidates for two positions within this posting: one full-time position and one part-time position scheduled for 29 hours per week. Both positions are fully grant-funded. Applicants may indicate their preference for full-time or part-time employment when applying.

POSITION SUMMARY

Support the administration of the TRIO Talent Search (TRIO TS) program at Marion Technical College (the “College”) under the direction of the TRIO TS Director. Adhere to the parameters outlined in the TRIO TS grant agreement. Advance the mission of the College to provide the region’s most accessible, supportive, and personal pathway to career success.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

1. Recruiting and Outreach : Recruit and enroll the required number of eligible and qualified participants in accordance with federal grant requirements. Conduct outreach and marketing activities and provide presentations to students, parents/guardians, school personnel, and other stakeholders regarding the purpose, services, and benefits of the TRIO Talent Search program. Assist with the development of marketing and recruitment materials and support program communication efforts, including social media and website content, as appropriate.

1. Event Planning and Program Implementation : Research, plan, and implement academically enriching experiences and services designed to promote positive academic, educational, career, and personal outcomes for program participants. Coordinate program activities with schools, colleges, employers, community organizations, and other partners.

1. Academic, College and Career Advising : Provide individualized academic, college, and career advising to an assigned caseload of program participants. Build positive, collaborative, supportive, and empowering relationships with students and assist them in identifying and overcoming barriers to educational success. Conduct appropriate educational and career assessments, including career interest inventories, and assist participants in developing individualized educational, postsecondary, and career plans. Provide guidance related to academic preparation, high school completion, postsecondary education options, college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, career exploration, and educational pathways.

1. School and Community Liaison : Establish and maintain strong working relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, and other school personnel to coordinate services and support program participants. Collaborate with school and community stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of TRIO Talent Search services and activities.

1. Administrative Responsibilities and Grant Compliance : Follow all required recordkeeping procedures and maintain program records in accordance with federal regulations, grant requirements, institutional policies, and College procedures. Assist with data collection, documentation, evaluation, and reporting necessary to fulfill federal grant requirements, meet institutional obligations, assess program effectiveness, and support continuous program improvement.

1. Professional Expectations : Actively participate in college-wide meetings, professional development opportunities, and required training sessions. Maintain a consistent work schedule and demonstrate regular and dependable attendance. Manage calendar availability effectively and maintain communication with the TRIO Talent Search Director and program staff. Model ethical behavior, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, school personnel, and community partners.

1. Other Duties as Assigned  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  This position is 100% grant funded and wholly contingent upon continuation of external funding. This position may be eliminated or reduced with or without notice, if funding should cease or be reduced.

QUALIFICATIONS 

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Minimum qualifications for this position are: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field with experience in advising, counseling and working with disadvantaged students. 

Knowledge of management principles and practices, adolescent development, learning styles, career interest inventories, college admissions requirements, secondary education curricula, student services issues, college student development and advising techniques and computer software packages required. 

Ability to work with a diverse population, including parents, students, young adults, college staff, and representatives from community agencies and organizations. Coordinate projects, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain confidential and sensitive information. 

Skill in problem solving, verbal and written communications, active listening, collaborating with other departments, and operating a computer and other general office equipment. Excellent customer service skills and experience in coordinating special events. 

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This position is classified as Staff and will perform a wide range of professional and administrative support functions for the college, primarily in an office setting. Further information may be obtained from the Office of Human Resources.

DISCLAIMER

Any other duties deemed appropriate may be assigned - The duties and responsibilities defined above are not an all-inclusive list, but a general summary of typical duties. Individuals in this position may be asked to perform a wide range of related tasks, within the scope of their education or certification, to ensure that the highest level of educational services are provided. We all share the responsibility of doing whatever is required to make Marion Technical College a great place to be - for an education and for a career.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Submit a cover letter, resume/vita, and three professional references for the position; a single PDF file with all required application materials is preferred in the “attach/upload resume section” of the application.  

Marion Technical College is an equal-opportunity employer.