Role OverviewThe Project Advisor is responsible for preparing participants for high school graduation and post-secondary education. The services and activities performed by the Project Advisor will enhance motivation and improve graduation rates, including coordination of tutorial services, college and career advising, academic achievement monitoring, college and career tours.
What You Will Do
Provide academic advising and planning, career awareness and assessment, post-secondary option information and application assistance, college entrance examination information, financial aid advising and application assistance to ensure successful graduation from secondary school and enrollment in post-secondary institution.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must be able to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflicts dealing with difficult, uncooperative, and potentially aggressive clients as VOALA serves the neediest of the needy in our programs which may include clients with homelessness, mental-illness, substance abuse, recently released from incarceration and other challenges.
Requirements
- Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications
- Proof at the time of hire TB clearance within 6 months prior
- Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling, or related degree from accredited college or university
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional or personal experience working in an educational setting, TRIO Federal program, or similar program with disadvantaged and at-risk students
Benefits
- competitive medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits
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