Talent Search Program Advisor

The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue to and complete their postsecondary education. The program publicizes the availability of financial aid and assists participant with the postsecondary application process. Talent Search also encourages persons who have not completed education programs at the secondary or postsecondary level to enter or reenter and complete postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youths from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.

The Talent Search Program Advisor ( TSPA) will be responsible to the Director for the overall planning, development, and coordination of services, guidance, counseling, and testing for the Talent Search participants. The TSPA will be involved in the evaluation process related to the Talent Search Program. The position's duties include: implementation of a strong academic and personal counseling program for participants; coordination of counseling services with the student services department, such as Career Counseling/Placement Program and Testing; evaluation of the counseling process; and preparation of reports and studies as needed. The Program Advisor will be knowledgeable in analyzing data to structure an effective academic program. These individuals will also be responsible for identifying and recruiting participants for the program.

Possess the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the target area participants' needs, problems, and aspirations.

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must be computer literate and have a working knowledge of academic and vocational diagnostic tools.

A bachelor's degree in education or a human service field and two years of related experience. Experience working with K-12 students preferred.

* Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

* If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.