Talent Search Senior Academic Advisor

Position Title:

Talent Search Senior Academic Advisor

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

 JOB TITLE:  Talent Search Senior Academic Advisor

REPORTS TO: Project Director of Educational Talent Search 

DEPARTMENT: Talent Search

EXEMPT: No 

VICE PRESIDENT: VP Hinds CC – Utica Campus 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree preferred in Education, Administration or Curriculum, Student Personnel, Social Work and related fields
• Case load management ability
• Skills in human relations
• Previous experience in working with inner city or rural public schools
• Specific knowledge in career counseling, educational opportunities, and financial aid
• 5 years of experience working with high-risk or disadvantage students
• Excellent oral and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

•  Conduct orientation workshops for student, parents, community and other related entities

• Screen applicants for participant eligibility
• Assess participants’ needs for tutorial services
• Refer ineligible students to appropriate or alternative services
• Maintain participants’ files
• Assist participants in completing admissions and financial aid applications
• Meet with school principals on a regular basis
• Coordinate TS staff visits to school sites
• Coordinate campus and college visits 
• Coordinate and conduct FAFSA Workshops for parents and participants
• Conduct participant follow-up surveys
• Participate in staff development and in-service meetings
• Provide Monthly Report on activities and numbers of students served
• Work with target school counselors in coordinating project activities
• Be familiar with and adhere to college policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties as required to achieve programs goals and objectives

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Positive customer service skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with others effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to work with low-income, first-generation, and at-risk students.
• Ability to work as a team player in a diverse working environment.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with middle and high schools and college faculty and students.
• Strong organizational and conflict management skills.
• Empathetic and positive relationship builder.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the function of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No Supervisory responsibilities are required  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently requ