Educational Advisor, TRIO Educational Talent Search
Company: Purdue University
Location: Hammond
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Overview of Educational Advisor
The Educational Opportunity Programs is seeking an Educational
Advisor to work with our TRIO Educational Talent Search Program.
The primary responsibility of the Educational Advisor would be to
assist students with achieving a variety of goals including
academic, leadership, social or career focused objectives.
Pay:
- $45,000 - $48,000 Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm, some weekends, evenings, and
overnights Duties and Responsibilities of Educational Advisor
- Identify, recruit, and provide designated services to middle
and high school students in target schools
- Assess each new participant's academic skills; develop and
maintain plan to address participant's needs assessment
- Work with target school personnel
- Collect statistical data on participants, target schools, and
service area (i.e. grades, test scores, attendance). Refer
participants to appropriate tutoring program
- Maintain updated participant files
- Track seniors to monitor post-secondary admission and
enrollment
- Correspond with participants, parents, and target school
personnel via phone/text, social media, mail, etc. throughout
program year
- Monitor course selection and make periodic grade reviews
- Participate in professional development to better provide
post-secondary advising to participants
- Work with Program Coordinator to provide and chaperone college
visits and cultural experiences Benefits of Educational Advisor
- Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,
Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Accrue 15 days' vacation your first year, then 22 days'
vacation your 2nd year plus rollover
- University contribution of 10% to retirement (3 year waiting
period)
- University contributions to Health Savings Account -
- Plus a chance to earn more through participating in University
Wellness Initiatives
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of service
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children
at any Purdue campus For more information on our excellent benefit
package, please visit:
https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan
university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our
students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving
approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we
value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate
diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago's skyscrapers and Lake Michigan's sandy
shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a
short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes
National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
Education of Educational Advisor
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services,
Social Work, or a closely related field required Experience of
Educational Advisor
- Three years' experience in working with/advising students in
areas of education, career planning, financial aid.
- Experience working with groups traditionally underrepresented,
low-income, and first generation preferred. Preferably with
students at the secondary level. Core Competencies of Educational
Advisor
- Knowledgeable of college admissions process
- Proficiency and accuracy in word processing and email
- Ability to operate and maintain office equipment
- Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written
communication skills, organizational time management, and program
planning and presentation skills
- Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary
to provide services outlined in the grant
- Must be dependable in reporting for work as scheduled
- As a part of the job responsibilities associated with this
position, knowledge of rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA
and conference should be maintained, reviewed, and practiced to
ensure compliance relative to those applicable duties
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of
employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful
background check along with a motor vehicle records check if
applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an EEO/AA employer fully committed
to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including
minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected
veterans are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Keywords: Purdue University, Gary , Educational Advisor, TRIO Educational Talent Search, Other , Hammond, Indiana
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