Advising Specialist 2026
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students obtain a
postsecondary credential and that each student has the training and skills they need to thrive in todays workforce. We believe that each and every student should be given the resources and opportunities to achieve lifelong success.
In Tarrant County 39% of adults possess an associate degree or higher however 65% of jobs in the modern economy require some sort of post-secondary education. The T3 team and partners are dedicated to providing resources financial support and programmatic opportunities for students and their families so they are equipped with the knowledge skills and credentials for a career in todays economy. When innovation and dedication work hand-in-hand we believe systemic change can affect entire communities and ensure a positive impact for Tarrant County for generations to come. To do this we partner with the Tarrant County community businesses philanthropic organizations schools universities/colleges and others to create equitable post-secondary pathways for all students.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Advising Specialist position supports T3s mission by assisting with student and family engagement digital platform integration and program operations. This role emphasizes the use of proactive advising strategies training support and digital tools to ensure students and families are equipped with the resources needed to pursue postsecondary opportunities confidently. Working under the direction of the Sr. Manager the Associate helps deliver advising support and training materials supports the integration of digital platforms and contributes to building strong relationships with schools partners students and families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Platform Support & Training (40%)
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing support of the T3 P2C digital platform at partner schools
- Support training development and delivery for advisers staff and partners to ensure fidelity of platform use
- Collaborate with the Sr. Manager to design user guides toolkits and digital learning resources for students families and partner staff
- Troubleshoot digital platform challenges in partnership with the T3 technology team and vendors
- Track and analyze student engagement data in case management systems (e.g. Salesforce) to inform communication and support strategies
Boost Postsecondary Enrollment (40%)
- Track and analyze data through case management systems to design effective support strategies based on student needs
- Ensure students consistently receive highest quality of services that their needs are met and that each student makes satisfactory progress toward program goals
- Implement strong project plans for the T3 Student Partnership Pledge Campaign leveraging digital tools for outreach and engagement
- Plan coordinate and attend programmatic events for students and parents
- Design and facilitate trainings for college advisers working on high school campuses
- Support execution of initiatives such as FAFSA completion T3 Pledge implementation TSI and Summer Launch
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students families and school-based staff through regular touchpoints and responsive support
- Execute targeted student communication strategies ensuring timely and relevant information is shared
Program Operations & Special Projects (20%)
- Provide operational and logistical support for postsecondary readiness events trainings and workshops (both in-person and virtual)
- Assist in coordinating scheduling materials and resources for T3 events and trainings
- Support special projects such as the Certificate & Credential initiative Go Center operations and resource hub updates
- Contribute to quarterly reporting on student engagement platform use and program outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelors degree in relevant field advanced degree preferred
Experience
- 2 years of professional experience working within higher education K-12 education workforce development and/or a corporate philanthropy setting
- Experience and success working in a matrixed organizational structure
- Experience working with digital platforms training support or program operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Experience working directly with economically disadvantaged students and families
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be personable yet persuasive
- Ability to draft and deliver digital content and training materials
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with data tracking reporting and continuous improvement practices
- Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on initiatives
- Belief in the power of education and equity to improve outcomes for all students in alignment with T3s mission
- Flexibility to support ongoing and emerging projects
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position will require frequent travel throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding suburbs.
PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions. There may be activity from other employees of a distracting nature.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Every employee of T3 has an obligation to know our safety rules and procedures; to teach what they know to others; to recognize unsafe actions and situations; to warn others of unsafe situations; to react to emergency situations and to report hazardous or unsafe practices to those in a position to correct them.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Satisfactory criminal records check pre-hire and annually thereafter if applicable. Must be eligible to work in the United States and provide work authorization.
MODIFICATION OF DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
T3 retains the right to change and/or modify the duties and essential functions of this position at any time. This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
The Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership aims to ensure more Tarrant County students obtain a postsecondary credential and each student has the training and skills they need to thrive in today’s workforce.
