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Iowa State University TRIO Talent Search Advisor in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:TRIO Talent Search Advisor
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree
Special Required QualificationsDrivers License
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in student advising
Previous experience with TRIO programs
Master’s degree
Experience in curriculum development/instruction
Experience with college admissions and/or financial aid process
Job Description:
Iowa State University is currently seeking qualified applicants for a TRIO Talent Search Advisor position, which will be classified as a Program Specialist I. TRIO Talent Search is a federally funded grant program through the U.S. Department of Education serving students from underrepresented backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of first generation and income-eligible students who graduate high school and continue on to complete postsecondary education.
The Talent Search Advisor provides academic, career, and financial counseling to participating students through regular meetings and group sessions. The position will develop and lead workshops, organize weekly visits to target schools, plan and supervise college and career visits, and assist high school juniors and seniors with the college admissions process including filing the FAFSA and applying for financial aid. Advisors will also administer and evaluate annual needs assessments and interest inventories to all participants, maintain confidential records of assigned students, and review transcripts to ensure academic readiness for college admission.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with youth. This individual will also be detail oriented and have the ability to work effectively as a team member. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.
The position is based at Iowa State University with weekly travel required to meet students, families of participants, and school staff members at middle and high schools in Fort Dodge and Perry. This may take place during occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year as well as summer months.
This is a fixed term position with an end date of 8/31/2026, with the opportunity for renewal.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity• May provide guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:August 31, 2026
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS806
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: April 23, 2024
Posting Close Date:May 6, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14502
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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