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Bluegrass Community and Technical College is hiring a Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III) to identify and select participants for its federally funded Educational Talent Search program and connect them with personal, academic, and career support. The advisor also plans and presents curriculum for students in grades 6-12, working alongside school and community partners to meet program requirements. Reporting to the Project Director, the role blends direct mentoring with recruitment, record-keeping, and grant compliance duties.

Highlights

Recruit and select participants for the federally funded Educational Talent Search program serving grades 6-12.
Assess student needs and provide personal, academic, and career development services.
Plan and present curriculum focused on educational success, financial literacy, and career awareness.
Meet monthly with participants at their schools and track semester grades.
Build mentoring relationships and coordinate special activities like college tours, ACT prep workshops, and summer residential camps.
Maintain secure student files and document services and progress for grant reporting.
Assist the Project Director with evaluations, performance reports, and U.S. Department of Education compliance.
Participate in hiring and training new staff and in ongoing professional development.
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience required; Master's degree in counseling, education, or a related field preferred.
Salary range of $3,490 to $4,363 per month, plus KCTCS benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) match.

Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III) Full Description

Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III)

Salary Range: $3,490 - $4,363 per month

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Leestown Campus

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
Vacation/Sick Time
Work-Life Balance
9.5 Paid Holidays
2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Identifies and select participants, assess students’ needs, and provide personal, academic and career services to participants. This position will also present and plan curriculum for 6-12 grades. The Educational Advisor reports to the Project Director. This is a Grant Funded Position.

Job Duties:

Facilitates meeting the requirements set forth by the U.S. Department of Education grant.
Assists in the recruitment efforts for Educational Talent Search.
Monitors recruitment numbers to ensure that program participant requirements are met.
Maintains secure files for students/participants in the program.
Work effectively with school and community organization personnel to identify, recruit, select and help meet the educational needs of participants.
Meet monthly with Talent Search participants at their schools.
Obtain semester grades for participants from school personnel.
Participate in the development of a creative curriculum and activity development which enhances educational success, financial literacy and career awareness.
Develop mentoring relationships and build strong rapport with program participants.
Provide direct personal, academic and career development services to Talent Search participants.
Plan and coordinate special educational activities, such as college tours, ACT preparation workshops, and residential camps during spring and summer school breaks.
Participate in hiring and training of all new staff.
Assist in publishing and creating blogs, vlogs and newsletters.
Maintain accurate records and files.
Document student progress and services provided to project participants. (Blumen)
Assist the Project Director in conducting evaluations, preparing performance reports, and other reports as required by BCTC, KCTCS and the U.S. Department of Education.
Participate in conferences and workshops to enhance professional development.
Other duties as assigned by the project director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree (Counseling, Education, Student Personnel Services, Higher Education, Social Work, or related field)

Additional Skills Requested:

Experience teaching and/or advising economically challenged youth.
Able to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school personnel.
Able to work creatively and effectively within a team environment.
Familiar with using MS office applications, Google drive, including other databases.
Familiar with using social media, Facebook, twitter.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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Talent Search Educational Advisor (Student Support Specialist III)

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