What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Search Advisor position at Patrick & Henry Community College?
Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, initiating an atmosphere of care via our caring campus model, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.
Organizational Objective:
P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the population of Virginia. This work stands to ensure the economic mobility of all people in our service region. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of all students and a commitment to helping each attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution. P&HCC continuously strives to provide students and staff with a positive environment that is welcoming and encourages connectivity through intentional behaviors that influence our campus culture and eliminates barriers to student success. Caring Campus is a collective effort to make students and employees feel welcome and connected to our college by instilling uplifting behaviors such as wearing name tags, warmly connecting students to necessary personnel, and openly engaging with students.
Purpose of Position:
The Talent Search Advisor provides academic success, financial aid, college and career guidance to middle and high school students, forming working relationships with students, families and stakeholders. This individual supervises students, oversees and leads Academic classes, provides direct instruction to participants, assists seniors in applying to colleges, provides financial aid guidance to students and families, and prepares and conducts value-clarification, decision making, and career exploration seminars. He/she publishes announcements, newsletters, and outreach materials, chaperones day and overnight trips, assists in recruiting and selection of students for the program and provides administrative support to the Director. Collects and reports data for program services.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, Communications or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work with prospective first-generation college students from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to provide instruction in academic fields for program participants.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines;
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to utilize a personal computer for word processing, power point, electronic mail, internet, and database management.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $38,000 - $43,000