Advisor Educational Talent Search (50)

Under the general supervision of the Educational Talent Search Director or assigned administrator provides advising outreach student support and program assistance services to participants in the Educational Talent Search (ETS/TRIO) program and related student success initiatives. Assists participants with navigating educational pathways understanding postsecondary opportunities accessing academic and support resources and developing educational and career goals within established guidelines and procedures.

Supports equitable access to educational opportunities college readiness student engagement and educational attainment through culturally responsive communication outreach coordination and student support practices. Serves as a liaison between students families schools community organizations faculty staff and external agencies to support educational access and student success.

The position operates within established policies procedures grant requirements and program guidelines and does not exercise counseling faculty authority instructional responsibility independent program authority or formal supervisory authority over permanent staff.

Positions within the Advisor classification may be assigned to specialized program outreach athletic recruitment or grant-funded service areas. Assignment-specific duties may vary based on operational needs; however such assignments do not inherently alter the classification level or scope of the position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification provides advising outreach student support and program assistance services within assigned ETS/TRIO and educational outreach program areas. Responsibilities include assisting participants with understanding educational opportunities accessing academic support resources participating in college readiness activities and navigating postsecondary planning processes designed to support educational access and achievement.

This classification is distinguished from clerical support classifications by its responsibility for ongoing student and participant support outreach coordination and advising-related activities requiring independent interaction with students families schools and program participants.

This classification is distinguished from counseling faculty positions in that the position provides guidance information referrals and student support within established procedures and does not provide academic counseling personal counseling educational planning authority or instructional services reserved for faculty positions.

This classification is distinguished from management classifications by the absence of institutional policy-making authority independent program administration budget authority or formal supervision of permanent staff.

CLASSIFICATION:

• FLSA non-exempt
• Classified CSEA
• Date Modified: June 2026

The following duties are representative of those performed by employees in this classification. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provide advising support guidance and information regarding educational opportunities college readiness financial aid admissions processes academic preparation career exploration and available support services within established guidelines
• Assist participants with navigating postsecondary preparation admissions financial aid enrollment and related educational support processes
• Support equitable access to programs services and resources for students and participants from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Provide culturally responsive communication and student support practices that promote student engagement educational access college readiness persistence and educational success
• Assist participants in identifying educational career financial aid transfer and support service resources appropriate to individual needs and goals
• Refer participants to appropriate schools colleges counselors faculty support programs community resources and external agencies as needed
• Coordinate and support workshops orientations campus visits presentations educational activities outreach events and student engagement activities
• Assist in outreach and engagement efforts designed to increase participation and educational access for historically underserved and disproportionately impacted student populations
• Support implementation of ETS/TRIO program activities and student support initiatives in accordance with applicable grant requirements and institutional procedures
• Maintain regular communication and follow-up with participants families schools and community partners to support educational engagement and program participation
• Monitor and track participant eligibility participation services academic progress information and related program activities in accordance with grant and reporting requirements
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical records documentation case notes participation records and related program data
• Compile track monitor and prepare reports related to assigned activities participation student services and operational requirements
• Develop and maintain outreach advising workshop presentation and informational materials using print presentation website and digital communication platforms
• Utilize student information systems databases spreadsheets communication systems and related technologies to support assigned activities and operational needs
• Collaborate with faculty staff administrators schools families community organizations and external partners to support coordinated educational access and student success initiatives
• Foster welcoming respectful inclusive and student-centered interactions with students families employees and community members
• Maintain confidentiality of participant and student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws regulations District policies and grant requirements
• Participate in meetings trainings professional development activities committees and shared governance activities as assigned
• May provide lead direction to student assistants peer mentors tutors or temporary staff
• Perform related duties as assigned

• Principles and practices of student support services outreach college readiness programs advising support and educational access initiatives
• College admissions financial aid enrollment transfer and postsecondary educational processes
• Applicable policies procedures regulations confidentiality requirements and FERPA requirements related to student records and support services
• Basic operational requirements and reporting practices associated with ETS/TRIO and grant-funded educational support programs
• Principles of culturally responsive communication equitable student engagement and inclusive student support practices
• Student support strategies designed to promote educational access persistence retention and success for diverse student populations
• Outreach workshop coordination presentation and student engagement practices
• Recordkeeping reporting data tracking and file maintenance practices
• Standard office software databases student information systems website content tools social media communication tools and digital communication platforms
• Principles of effective communication customer service and interpersonal interaction
• Correct English usage grammar spelling punctuation and business correspondence

• Provide guidance information outreach and student support services within established procedures and guidelines
• Assist participants with navigating postsecondary preparation admissions financial aid enrollment and educational support processes
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation ethnic and lived-experience backgrounds
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals from varied backgrounds experiences and perspectives
• Support inclusive and equitable student engagement and service delivery practices that promote educational access and student success
• Coordinate workshops outreach activities presentations campus visits orientations and student support activities
• Organize prioritize and manage multiple assignments activities deadlines and operational processes with attention to detail
• Interpret and explain policies procedures deadlines eligibility requirements and program guidelines
• Maintain accurate records documentation reports and program data
• Utilize databases spreadsheets student information systems and related technologies effectively
• Develop and maintain informational outreach and presentation materials
• Exercise sound judgment professionalism discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information
• Adapt to changing priorities operational needs technologies regulations and student service requirements
• Work independently within established guidelines and collaboratively as part of a team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and

• One (1) year of experience in advising outreach education support TRIO programs student services youth development recruitment or related student-focused services;

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

• Ability to travel locally and regionally as required by the assignment
• Willingness to work occasional evenings weekends or off-site activities in support of assigned programs and student services

• Experience working in a community college K-12 or other educational environment
• Experience working with TRIO college readiness outreach or educational access programs
• Experience working with diverse student populations including first-generation low-income historically underserved disproportionately impacted or nontraditional student populations
• Experience conducting outreach workshops presentations or educational engagement activities
• Experience utilizing student information systems databases educational technologies website content tools or digital communication platforms
• Demonstrated ability to support inclusive and equitable student engagement and educational success initiatives
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students

The physical abilities involved in the performance of essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations include:

• Manual dexterity to operate computers keyboards and standard office equipment
• Hearing and speech to communicate effectively with individuals and groups in person virtually and by telephone
• Vision to read documents reports forms and computer screens
• Ability to move transport and set up outreach workshop and presentation materials and equipment
• Mobility to travel between campus locations schools and off-site activities as required by the assignment

• Ability to maintain sustained concentration and attention while performing detailed and interruption-prone work
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions changing priorities and competing operational demands
• Ability to respond professionally and effectively to stressful sensitive emotionally charged or high-volume student service situations
• Ability to maintain emotional regulation professionalism and composure in fast-paced environments
• Ability to process information accurately and efficiently under time-sensitive conditions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive student and program information
• Ability to work under deadlines associated with operational schedules student needs grant requirements and program timelines
• Ability to adapt to evolving operational demands technologies procedures grant requirements and service expectations

Application Requirements

All required documents listed in the Application Requirements section must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the application closing date. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Applicants will be notified regarding their interview status. Finalists may be required to participate in a second interview.

All travel and interview expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

All appointments are conditional upon approval by the Feather River Community College District Governing Board and verification of information provided in the application materials. The selected candidate will be required at their own expense to provide proof of freedom from active tuberculosis. Employment is also contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1987.

Feather River Community College District reserves the right to cancel revise or re-announce this position. Positions funded through grants or categorical programs are contingent upon continued funding.

College Mission

Set in the Northern Sierra Nevada Feather River College is committed to providing students and community members with comprehensive opportunities for learning achievement and workforce preparation in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through various modes of instruction we offer associate and bachelors degrees transfer programs certificates and life-long learning for our diverse student population. We embrace equity-minded practices collaborate with community organizations to foster learning and help students and community members explore our natural surroundings all while providing both traditional and unique learning opportunities in a small college.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Feather River Community College District is an Equal Opportunity accordance with federal and state law the District does not discriminate in any policy practice or procedure on the basis of race color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability age military or veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Applicants are encouraged to incorporate culturally inclusive and equity-minded practices in their application materials and demonstrate responsiveness to the racial socioeconomic and cultural diversity of community college student populations.

Accommodations

Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations during the application testing or interview process should contact the Human Resources Office.

Applicant Support

Need help with your online application account Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicant Support Line at.
Support is available Monday through Friday6:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Questions

For questions regarding this position please contact the Human Resources Department at.

Visa Sponsorship

H1B1 visa sponsorship is not available for this position.