University of North Texas
Talent Search College Prep Advisor
🇺🇸 Gainesville, TX
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $20 per Hour
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ August 8th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of North Texas is hiring a Talent Search College Prep Advisor who will assist approximately 100 high school students at Gainesville High School with academic skill development, college and career exploration, and planning postsecondary education. The advisor will coordinate student activities, support college and financial aid application processes, and collaborate with school administrators and community organizations to achieve TRIO Talent Search goals.
Highlights
- Guide high school students in academic skill development and college/career planning.
- Coordinate summer activities including leadership and college field trips.
- Assist seniors with college applications and financial aid completion.
- Collaborate closely with Gainesville ISD school administrators and community groups.
- Maintain accurate student participant files and documentation of services provided.
- Requires bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work, or related field.
- Must possess excellent knowledge of college application and financial aid processes.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred to communicate effectively with students' parents.
- Previous experience with TRIO Talent Search programs or similar initiatives is favored.
- Paid $20.00 per hour with a 0.48 FTE (part-time) position under UNT Student Affairs.
Talent Search College Prep Advisor Full Description
Title: Talent Search College Prep Advisor
Employee Classification: Non-Pos Hourly Posting Code
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Student Affairs
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Student Engagement
Department: UNT-UNT TRIO-160570
Job Location: Denton
Salary: $20.00/hour
FTE: 0.48
Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The UNT TRIO Programs house the following TRIO Programs: Upward Bound, Talent Search, and Student Support Services. All programs are funded through the U.S. Department of Education. We are a team of dedicated individuals who are working toward increasing the number of college-degreed people in our target areas.
osition Overview
This position is for a college prep advisor. The position is located in Gainesville TX at Gainesville High School. The candidate will serve approximately 100 high school students assisting them with academic skill development and college/career exploration and choosing a course of postsecondary education.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work or in a similar degree field.
- Ability to drive to Gainesville High School on a daily basis with reliable transportation.
- Excellent knowledge and skills in the college application and Financial Aid process.
- Ability to communicate and work with a population of students who face socio-economic barriers.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal written communication, and computer skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent Spanish speaking skills, for parent interactions.
- Experience in educating students.
- Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program processes and goals. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience.
- Excellent knowledge and skilled in the college application process, the Financial Aid process.
- Excellent verbal written communication, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent Spanish speaking skills, for parent meetings.
- Experience in educating students in the college prep and financial aid processes.
- Familiar with the TRIO Talent Search Program goals. Will give preference to candidates with TRIO experience.
- Dedicated to meeting the TRIO Talent Search goals.
- Familiar with the Gainesville school administrators.
- Preference given to candidates with success or experience in overcoming barriers similar to those our TRIO students face on a daily basis
Required License/Registration/CertificationsNone
Job Duties:
Coordinate summer activities for students such as leadership, college and career field trips for students Assist rising seniors in completing financial aid and college application completion. Work closely with Gainesville ISD school administrators, students, and community organizations. Collaborate with these stakeholders to coordinate events and activities for Gainesville HS participants. Assist students in writing and perfecting their college/scholarship essays Maintain files on participants and accurate documentation of services given
Physical Requirements:
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards:No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule:8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, some weekend work.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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