Job Details

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their post-secondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assist participant with the post-secondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or post- secondary level to enter or reenter and complete post-secondary education.

The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their post-secondary education.

Under the leadership of the TRiO Director, the TRiO Student Mentor provides support to students who seek assistance in making informal decisions in the areas that include academic, social, and career services, and acts as an advocate for program participants.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and manage a caseload of Chelsea High School students, as assigned.
• Handle confidential information with tact, discretion and in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Monitor mentees academic, behavioral, and mental standing through Aspen/X2 to provide support.
• Create activities for students throughout the academic year that support program objectives.
• Collaborate with Chelsea High School administration, teachers, and counselors for wrap-around service.
• Contact mentees regularly or as needed for scholarship, workshops or program referrals.
• Attend biweekly and/or monthly mentor meetings, or as needed.
• Attend program events, programs, internal professional development opportunities.
• Take the lead in planning one or more activity or workshop (develop time-line, PowerPoint presentations etc.).
• Provide support to senior staff during field trips.
• Maintain logs and record of contacts with mentee on Blumen and other relevant computer applications.
• Ensure mentee progress is tracked using forms designated by the program.
• Remain knowledgeable of TRiO Chelsea/Talent Search Program services.
• Support in tasks related to Dual Enrollment and Early College students.
• General office tasks to include email communications, and over the phone customer service etiquette.
• Perform tasks as assigned by Supervisor or TRiO Director.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Computer skills and ability to learn job-related software, including Blumen, Aspen/X2, Excel and Goggle applications.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Salary: $35.31/hr at 18.5 hrs week. Part-Time Non-Benefited Position.

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

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