College Mentor

5 days ago

Lawrence, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Position OverviewTalent Search is a TRIO college access program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Through early intervention, this program is designed to encourage participants to remain in school, graduate from high school, and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search works with 932 middle and high school students in Kansas City, KS (more specifically Kansas City Kansas Public School District).

Only apply if you are committed to the ideals of TRIO, have high integrity, considered to be responsible and timely, can follow directions, have a willingness to learn, and can effectively connect with young students to increase their motivation, knowledge, and excitement to remain in school, enroll in an institution of higher education, and obtain a post-secondary degree. The ideal candidate will present a professional demeanor and handle situations with tact and diplomacy; have excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills, accept feedback, and implement changes as needed. The ability to work independently, attention to detail, and complete tasks in a timely manner are important. Overall, we are seeking high-energy team members who can advise middle and high school students on college, career, and academic topics via phone advising and/or zoom.

The schedule and number of hours per week will be determined at time of hire based on individual preference and needs of the program. This position will be expected to assist with virtual and in-person programming.

Per the State of Kansas, student employees may hold concurrent appointments not to exceed maximum appointment and hours worked levels. However, concurrent student appointments must be of matching FLSA designation (exempt/salaried or non-exempt/hourly).
Job DescriptionStudent Services (50%)
  • Assist staff with virtual workshops and in-person events/activities
  • Perform advising and mentoring with program participants via remote or in-person as needed.

Student Records Management, Tracking, Program Guidance, and Office Tasks (50%)
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts
  • Perform general office tasks (filing, data entry, mailings, phone calls, organization, etc.)
  • Provide effective lines of communications with Director
Required Qualifications
  1. Current college student status, including graduate student status, or earned Bachelor’s degree
  2. Experience working with target population (middle and high school students)
  3. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments) 
Preferred Qualifications
  1. Prior experience working with TRIO or similar programs
  2. TRIO alum status
  3. Bi-lingual (i.e., Spanish)
  4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines, and follow through on details to completion as evidenced by application materials
  5. Demonstrated strong oral and written communication as evidenced by application materials
Additional Candidate InstructionsA complete application consists of:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 3 Professional References
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To ensure consideration, please apply by the application review date 11/25/2024. Application deadline is 12/31/2024.
Contact Information to ApplicantsRebecca Dukstein, TRIO-TalentSearch@ku.edu (email only)
Advertised Salary Range$17.00/hrWork ScheduleNegotiable and flexible – afternoons, evenings, Saturdays, Approximately 12 hours/weekAnticipated Start DateMonday December 9, 2024Apply to Job

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