Advisor, COAST (Creating Opportunities for Academic Success & Transfer)

Job Description Summary
COAST Advisors facilitate recruitment efforts and coordinate programs and service delivery to eligible dual enrollment students and high school seniors within Prince Georges County Public Schools ( PGCPS ) and designated territories. Through various modalities and with the use of technology advisors provide guided assistance and direct counsel to students and their families on every aspect of the college enrichment process from career exploration and development scholarship and financial aid placement and standardized testing and the application and enrollment process in collaboration with pertinent offices from initial contact to registration for classes and successful transition to an assigned professional advisor. Regular assessment will be required to measure the overall impact of the service to student success.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in student personnel services higher education administration social sciences or related field Minimum of 3 years of related experience. Experience making small group presentations. Experience providing direct service to a diverse population including disadvantaged students and/or students with disabilities. Experience training and coordinating efforts with faculty and staff for programming and planning activities or services.