Advising Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Advising Specialist position supports T3s mission by assisting with student advising and family engagement digital platform integration and program operations. This role emphasizes proactive student advising data informed intervention strategies family engagement and campus partnership development to support students in becoming college career and military ready. Advising Specialists utilize student-level data case management systems and targeted outreach strategies to support postsecondary planning TSI attainment CCMR readiness and successful transitions beyond high school. Working under the direction of the PSP Sr. Manager or Manager the Advising Specialist delivers the T3 PATHWAYS Advising Model while building strong relationships with students families school staff and district partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Family and School Engagement (75%)

Directly advise a caseload of high school students to become future ready and TSI/CCMR met and support those students to achieve their postsecondary plans.

Execute targeted student and family communication strategies ensuring timely and relevant information is shared.

Build and maintain strong relationships in the Go Center with students families and school-based staff through regular touchpoints and responsive support.

Collaborate with district staff and nonprofit partners to ensure students have clear pathways to postsecondary opportunities.

Lead and support implementation of strategic initiatives including FAFSA completion college

applications T3 Pledge campaigns TSI support workforce readiness activities Summer Launch and other postsecondary success initiatives.

Serve as the primary T3 representative on assigned campuses collaborating with school and district partners to coordinate student support efforts and advance postsecondary readiness and CCMR outcomes.

Program Operations & Special Projects (15%)

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 department committees and working groups.

Analyze student engagement and outcome data to inform advising strategies identify trends and support organizational reporting requirements on a weekly basis.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Digital Platform Support & Training (10%)

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.

Track and analyze student engagement data in case management systems (e.g. Salesforce) and district partner platforms (i.e. SchooLinks) to inform communication and support strategies.

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 advise students towards college career and military readiness.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proven ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently on initiatives.

Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with campus and district stakeholders.

Ability to interpret student-level data and implement targeted intervention

strategies.

Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy.

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.