Virginia's Community College System · 22 hours ago
Talent Search Advisor
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.25/hr - $21.25/hr
3+ years expMountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education in Virginia, seeking a dedicated Talent Search Advisor. The role involves building relationships with students and community partners to support academic and career development, conducting workshops, and assisting with college and financial aid processes.
E-LearningEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Travel to target schools and establish effective working relationships with students, school counselors, administrators, teachers, and staff in target schools; recruit and regularly communicate effectively in person, in writing, and using technology with all clients; plan and conduct regular group meetings for all participants in grades 6-12; conduct workshops in study skills improvement, career exploration, financial literacy, college exploration and standardized testing; assist students with the entire college application process; etc
Schedule group information sessions and individual appointments to assist students and their parents in preparing all necessary financial aid applications and interpreting financial aid offers. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and procedures
Contact colleges to arrange group and individual college visitations, arrange and provide transportation, sign up students, conduct college tours as necessary
Obtain speakers, assist in hospitality arrangements, arrange for fair sites, arrange for transportation of students as necessary, and assist with tours and/or presentations
Enter new student demographic information in database. Maintain educational history, financial status and basis for selection/assessment forms for each participant, counseling logs, group counseling reports, tutoring logs, and field trip records. Keep all records up to date. Run reports as requested
Demonstrate a professional and cordial attitude in all actions and communications with students, faculty, staff, and community members
Participate in professional development opportunities
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of academic advising and college, career, financial aid, economic literacy activities, and related services
Ability to effectively maintain a caseload of Participants and provide services on their Individual Academic and Service Plans and document services provided to assigned Participants
Ability to use technology and online platforms/services
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or an appropriate field related to Project objectives
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working for a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project serving low-income and potential first-generation college students (grades 6-12)
Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Project Participants
Company
Virginia's Community College System
Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Moynihan
Director, Shared Services Center
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