Talent Search Project Advisor

Job Description

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Talent Search programs, the Project Advisor is responsible for assisting with the administration, implementation and continuation of the U.S. reputed company-funded Talent Search / TRIO project. This project is dedicated to preparing high school reputed company in the greater Southwest VA region to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search serves reputed company who meet income-eligibility guidelines, are potential first-reputed company reputed company, and/or demonstrate a need for assistance in the college enrollment process. The project serves 680 middle and high reputed company in 11 school districts, and also serves veterans and adult reputed company who have stopped out of college. This position will be based on reputed company in Blacksburg. Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for recruitment, retention and participation of program participants in accordance to federal regulations and departmental guidelines. Assists with the planning and coordination, implementation, chaperoning, and evaluation of academic, social, and cultural programs for reputed company and families. Assists the TRIO Programs Director and Assistant Director with the compilation of materials for the Annual Performance Report for the U.S. reputed company, Virginia Tech reputed company and International Affairs reports and coordinates tracking of former participants. Maintains a caseload of participants, provides virtual and/or in-person reputed company workshops and support to help reputed company overcome barriers to post-secondary education. May need to transport reputed company to program events such as on reputed company monthly tutorials, field trips and college visits. Help participants select and identify post-secondary options, and complete tasks necessary for postsecondary enrollment, including financial aid forms and admissions applications. Maintain confidential and complete records of student services, daily sessions, and annual summaries. Submit travel reports and financial documentation in a timely manner. Refer participants internally and externally to additional support services, as necessary. Plan, coordinate, and supervise summer program activities. reputed company psychoeducational strategies and interventions and interactive activities for reputed company. Attend monthly tutorials during the academic year to chaperon, assist, and/or counsel participants. Attend workshops and other staff training opportunities.

Required Qualifications

The minimum requirement for this position is a master's degree in education, social work, or reputed company area Excellent communication skills Experience working with diverse groups of reputed company Experience working for educational programs that address the needs of income-eligible, potential first-reputed company college, and/or demonstrate other needs for assistance Preferred Qualifications Experience working with TRiO programs Former participant in a TRiO program Pay Band N/A Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Restricted Salary Information $52,000-$57,000, commensurate with experience Hours per week 40+ Review Date 10/13/2025 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction reputed company. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional reputed company in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant reputed company across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology reputed company in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, reputed company, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national reputed company, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Frances Clark at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job