TRIO Talent Search Program Advisor

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 26 days ago
Location: Dallas, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


UNT System Overview
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Posting Title TRIO Talent Search Program Advisor
Department DAL-Pre-Collegiate Programs-500300
Job Location Dallas
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information
Department Summary
The TRIO Programs at the University of North Texas at Dallas were designed to support the academic development of students within our partner schools of Dallas ISD and surrounding school districts.
Position Overview
The Talent Search Advisor is responsible for supporting the Talent Search Program requiring a general working knowledge of TRIO Programs specifically Talent Search. The Talent Search Advisor will be responsible for a variety of tasks which may include assisting with data collection, data input, program monitoring, program assessment, student support, community outreach, assisting with data collection, assisting in developing and conducting programs, reporting and program marketing.

Additional Posting Details


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Psychology, Sociology, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to mentor and coach others.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, and virtual conferencing platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.
  • Ability to coordinate and attend events and meetings at times beyond traditional office working hours is required.
  • Excellent communication, verbal, presentation and leadership skills.
  • Ability to make decisions independently and, at times, with little to no direction. 
  • Strong and creative problem solving and critical thinking skills 
  • Ability to collect, analyze and report various types of data sets.
  • Ability to work urgently on multiple tasks at once in a fast paced and results oriented environment.
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with a number of teams and individuals to accomplish the goals of the program.
  • Commitment to the success of high school students through the college application process.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, sociology, or related field
  • Experience working with underserved populations.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
9am-5pm
Some Saturdays (will be notified ahead of time)
Driving University Vehicle No
Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title TRiO TS Program Advisor
Physical Requirements Carrying, Driving, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Walking, Ability to communicate

Job Duties


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This position will require travel between target schools in Dallas and Cedar Hill, TX.
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Will identify, recruit, and serve assigned caseload of Project Participants
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Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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Will provide academic advising, college, career, financial literacy, and financial aid information and workshops to Program Participants.
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Adhere to agency and project policies and procedures, comply with grant and federal regulations.
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Will be responsible for maintaining student database, including entering participant demographics, daily/weekly/monthly contacts, and service logs.
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Conduct activities to support the objectives of the Talent Search (TS) Program including supporting TS Director with academic events, parent nights and other activities.
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Establish/maintain effective working relationship with students, TS Staff, and DISD school officials.
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Will comply with Talent Search and middle/high school guidelines as well as FERPA regualtions.
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Assist Project Director to generate the Annual Performance Report.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S7897P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80664

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