College Access Advisor - Venus HS
$29,120–$41,600 year
On-siteCleburne, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct college readiness services, tutorials, and character development for high school students at Venus High School. Address topics including financial aid navigation, SAT/ACT preparation, and the application process using the Socratic method. Monitor student behavior during after-school programs and field trips while establishing positive mentoring relationships. Follow up on test scores and academic progress, and assist with program operations by contacting missing students and organizing supplies. Available for online advisement and occasional Saturday field trips. Requires an associate's degree, FAFSA knowledge, and a background as a first-generation or low-income student.
Required Qualifications
- An associate's degree
- Previous experience providing college readiness services, tutoring or teaching
- Demonstrated academic excellence (high GPA)
- Knowledge of FAFSA, Apply Texas, and Scholarship applications
- Has a personal background as a first-generation college student or low-income student
- Demonstrated knowledge in use of the Socratic method for tutoring
- Previous TRIO experience
- Successful college experience beyond high school
- Reliable transportation to school sites
- Ability to coach behavior of youth
- Able to set strong professional boundaries with youth
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Patience and a strong desire to help students achieve their educational goals
- Must be able to lift and carry 40 lbs.
- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Must be able to endure strong heat and cold
- Must be able to climb stairs
- Must be able to fly on airplane
- Must be able to project voice and speak publicly
- Must be able to drive a vehicle
- Must be able to read road signs
- Must be able to judge distance
- Must be able to spend extensive hours in front of a computer screen
- Must be able to listen carefully to others on the telephone
Desired Qualifications
- Occasional opportunity to attend Saturday field trips as needed and available
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