Educational Advisor - TRiO Educational Talent Search
SUMMARY
The TRiO Educational Talent Search Program is a federally funded program designed to assist economically and disadvantage youth who wish to continue their education beyond the secondary level. The program provides serves to eligible 6th – 12th graders in targeted schools and districts. The Educational Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing participant intake, educational plans, orientation, workshops, tutoring, academic, career and educational counseling, as well as postsecondary assistance with the entire admission and financial aid application process. The Educational Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing participant education plans and conducting activities to fully implement this plan. Reports to the project director. Provides information on continuing secondary education and postsecondary programs and the direct assistance to residents and participants who are interested in pursuing thee programs. Responsible for collecting and compiling participant data to demonstrate eligibility and service delivery. They will works in collaboration with Director, advisors, college administrators, district public school systems, participants and families.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serve as the support counselor/advocate for SUSLA TRIO Educational Talent Search educational planning for Middle and High School students.
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Responsible for the implementation of project activities including informational sessions, student intake, workshops, and educational advocates’ duties.
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Develop, maintain, and evaluate information and educational activities.
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Conduct orientations, recruit, and workshops and identify and screen secondary school students’ eligibility for Educational Talent Search services; determine and provide services needed.
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Serve as the liaison that for outreach activities at secondary schools, community based organizations, community meetings and other appropriate settings.
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Orient secondary school personnel to the Educational Talent Search Program.
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Ensure effective communication with all secondary partners, staff, and teacher employees.
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Develop and coordinate support services such as tutoring, financial aid, college admission, financial awareness, ACT prep and skills workshops for participants.
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Provide plans for direct vocational, career and academic advising to persons seeking post-secondary education. Assist enrolled participants in clarifying realistic educational goals.
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Assist the director with coordinating reports, project special events, academic component, and summer program activities.
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Prepare all weekly itineraries, and Educational Talent Search reports; reports to the Director, Executive Director;
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Travel to educational school site required: must be willing to drive university-leased vehicles.
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Perform related duties as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 3 years of experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in education, social services, counseling, federal programs grant or related field
- Experience with High School students
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Work in TRIO programs is highly preferred
TYPE: Full-time
COMPENSATION: $37,000 to 43,888
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins February 27, 2026 and continues until position is filled.
- The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
- Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.