Educational Advisor

Position Details

Position Title:

Educational Advisor
Posting Number: S06490P
Department:
Precollege Program

Location:

Arlington, TX
Position Status:
Full‑time

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience, up to $38,000 per year on a monthly pay basis.

The Educational Advisor is responsible for overall development, coordination, and implementation of the TRIO Talent Search Program and for providing outreach and case‑management services to students, including individual advising sessions, workshops, and other project activities.

• Select and deliver services to eligible participants from the target secondary school.
• Collaborate closely with parents, target school officials, and community leaders to decrease the high school dropout rate and increase post‑secondary enrollment and retention in the target area.
• Provide outreach and case‑management services such as dropout prevention, college, career, and financial aid information services to students at the target school.
• Offer direct services including career exploration, study skills improvement, self‑esteem building, grade‑appropriate workshops and activities covering college, career, and financial aid information; PSAT‑SAT‑TSI‑ACT test preparation; scholarship information; technical assistance with college admissions and FA applications; and college field trips.
• Collect, establish, maintain, and enter all assigned student records and required forms.
• Assist the Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies and grant proposals.
• May use UTA owned vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working with a dropout prevention and/or post‑secondary opportunity program or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience providing direct case‑management services to secondary school students.
• Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB, UBMS, ETS) or another dropout prevention and post‑secondary opportunity program.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Knowledge of student recruitment, guidance, and advising practices, as well as university admissions and financial aid programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional computer skills.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise others.
• Knowledge of public relations and program recruiting procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with target school students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, visit the University of Texas at Arlington benefits website.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Number of Vacancies : 1
Open Until:
Filled