Description:

The Student Success Advisor provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to low-income, first generation and/or academically disadvantaged middle and high school students that supports completion of a secondary school diploma, as well as enrolling and completing a postsecondary credential.  This is a full-time, 12-month position funded by a five-year U.S. Department of Education grant. The majority of the time will be spent working independently on-site at Lexington middle and high schools. The position reports to the Director, Talent Search, and has the following responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with Director, Lexington School administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute a comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion
• Coordinates and conducts recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and helps select Talent Search participants
• Makes presentations to school personnel, students, and parents outlining program benefits
• Utilizes a student-centered approach and advises participants for academic success, grade promotion, and college readiness
• Manages a caseload of 250+ students and completes individual needs assessments to develop customized, individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs); reviews and interprets report cards, transcripts, test scores, college entrance exams, etc.
• Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and non-academic obstacles, as they relate to student progress, involvement, and program satisfaction
• Coordinates and makes referrals to tutorial services and develops study skills workshops with input from teachers and other school staff
• Monitors attendance and disciplinary records for continued program eligibility and resource intervention
• Advises, promotes, and mentors participants; assists with development of positive self-concept and helping students envision a future beyond high school
• Develops student assessments tools and completes program evaluations
• Partners with college departments and community constituents for effective program delivery, workshops, etc.

• Coordinates and leads student-centered college and university exploratory field trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events
• Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment (e.g. ACT/SAT test, financial aid, Residency Determination, college applications, essays, career assessments, etc.)
• Participates in middle and high school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solve
• Receives confidential application materials and maintains participant files, tracks services, and submits weekly contact forms and other reports as required by the grant
• Participates in professional development activities appropriate to the functions of the position, including state and regional TRIO meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College, City Schools, and the TRIO Talent Search program
• Perform other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the Program and College

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling, or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience counseling/advising youth
• Experience working with individuals who are low-income and/or first-generation
• Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a prerequisite for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling, or a related field
• Experience working with federal Department of Education programs or TRIO Programs
• Work experience with North Carolina’s public schools and community organizations
• Fluency in Spanish
• Experience with google suite, social media and virtual meeting platforms
• Work experience in a school and or college setting
• Experience with Blumen and or Powerschool database systems
• Personally overcome obstacles similar to those experienced by TRIO Talent Search program participants

About Davidson-Davie County Community College

Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (See Davidson County Community College website – www.davidsonccc.edu – Street Address: 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360-7385 – Post Office Address: P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287)Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.

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