College and Career Advisor

** Your web browser (Chrome 141) is out of date.**## College and Career Advisor Dallas
· Full-time
· Entry-level#### About The Position The primary responsibility of the Advisor is to
** prepare youth, academically and socially, to pursue their post-secondary aspirations**. This primarily involves supporting a college and career‐going culture on the assigned high school campus.

Advisors
** assist students in all college and career preparatory activities** (applications for admission, scholarships, SAT/ACT testing, etc.) to ensure students are prepared to enter and graduate from college or complete a post-secondary credentialing program. Advisors connect high school students with the financial and social resources necessary to make college and career credentialing matriculation and graduation a reality.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth in a counseling, high school, or college setting. Experience in college admissions or school counseling is preferred. Candidates must have great
** analytical, writing, and project management skills**. Finally, the ideal candidate must be able to
** influence and motivate young people about the value and benefits of college.
** We are currently looking for a
** bilingual advisor to work in South Dallas
** Key competencies:
* Communication:
Writes and speaks professionally; presents information in a way that is digestible to students, their parents, and administrators;
* Leadership:
Adopts a leadership role on the campus and within the organization;
* Persistence:
Not willing to give up on students, regardless of the challenge;
* Compassion:
Demonstrates an understanding of the barriers and obstacles faced by students;
* Charisma:
Positive and enthusiastic personality that engages students;
* Resourcefulness:
Possesses the ability to make something out of nothing and make the impossible possible;
* Passionate:
Thoroughly enjoys work and sees the job as his or her calling or civic duty;
* Interpersonal/Relationship skills:
Ability to build rapport and strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and principals;
* Organization:
Develops and adheres to timelines; ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects;
* Work ethic:
Sets high standards and takes responsibility for a project from start to finish;
* Computer skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office required; knowledge of additional software a plus

Essential Functions:

* Informing students about EIF, associated policies, guidelines, and expectations;
* Promoting a college‐going culture on respective campuses and recruiting new students to the program;
* Building and maintaining relationships with high school students;
* Case management of files, including student closeouts upon graduation;
* Assisting with the college application, admission, and enrollment processes;
* Registration of students for college entrance and placement examinations (including ACT, SAT, TSI);
* Assisting students with financial aid, grant, and scholarship applications;
* Planning and conducting life skills classes and college retention seminars to ensure social competence among students;
* Assisting students with scholarship applications and other opportunities to broaden their horizons and embrace new opportunities (internships, camps);
* Facilitate college transitions for students through programming, mentor matching, one‐on‐one contact;
* Monitor student progress and refer students for additional services as needed;
* Contribute to the identification of funding opportunities for students;
* Assist with special projects and other duties as needed at the discretion of the EIF Advisor Managers.

Pay:
From $40,500.00 per year Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance#### Requirements
* Bachelor's degree, preferred in education, social science or related field
* 2 years prior experience in education or a field related to counseling or youth programming
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