About the Program
A diverse and selective group of recent college graduates address the widening gap in college preparation, counseling, and programming through placement in Georgia public high schools. The College Advisors do not replace professional counseling staff, but rather identify, assist, and empower students for the transition from high school to college. The College Advisors facilitate programs that address awareness of college-going opportunities, knowledge of financial aid resources and application processes, and practice with personal essay writing.
Responsibilities
- Participate in an intensive summer training program to prepare advisors on admissions processes, financial aid and scholarships, test preparation, and working with diverse populations. Training will take place on local and national levels:three weeks in June on campus and the first week of August in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- Work one-on-one with juniors and seniors in providing them with timely and relevant information on college admissions processes, financing college, as well as registering for and taking ACT/SAT examinations.
- Assist students with finding scholarship resources outside of college/university and government funding.
- Assist school staff in hosting college fairs and information sessions for students and parents regarding college admission and financial aid.
- When possible, participate in extracurricular activities in the school/community in an effort to build relationships with students and parents.
- When possible, conduct outreach to 9th & 10th graders to get them interested in college.
Qualifications
- Acquired Bachelor's degree or will have it by the end of summer 2009.
- Desire and ability to be a team player and support school staff in their efforts to promote college.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and analytically, exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Desire and ability to work with diverse populations.
- Recent University of Georgia graduate preferred.
- Strong academic and leadership background.
Position Details
- Position Type: Temporary Non Benefit Eligible Position
- Length of Position: This is a 10-month assignment (August-May)
- Salary: $23,500 (This includes $1500 to be used for health insurance)
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