TRIO College Access Advisor - Southwest HS
$31,200–$41,600 year
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Address college readiness issues including navigation of the college system, financial aid, and SAT/ACT preparation for high school students. Provide support and tutorial help using the Socratic method to ensure academic development and readiness for state exams. Follow up on test scores, character development, and future preparation while monitoring student behavior during after school programs, field trips, and workshops. Establish positive mentoring relationships to address character issues affecting success in high school and beyond. When not tutoring, assist with program operations by contacting missing students, writing encouraging notes, and organizing supplies. Available for online advisement and tutorials with a flexible schedule of 8-10 hours per week at Southwest High School in Fort Worth, TX.
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
- 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
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