Position Title:

TRIO Talent Search Advisor

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in student advising
Previous experience with TRIO programs
Master’s degree
Experience in curriculum development/instruction
Experience with college admissions and/or financial aid process

Job Description:

Iowa State University is currently seeking qualified applicants for a TRIO Talent Search Advisor position, which will be classified as a Program Specialist I. TRIO Talent Search is a federally funded grant program through the U.S. Department of Education serving students from underrepresented backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of first generation and income-eligible students who graduate high school and continue on to complete postsecondary education.

The Talent Search Advisor provides academic, career, and financial counseling to participating students through regular meetings and group sessions. The position will develop and lead workshops, organize weekly visits to target schools, plan and supervise college and career visits, and assist high school juniors and seniors with the college admissions process including filing the FAFSA and applying for financial aid. Advisors will also administer and evaluate annual needs assessments and interest inventories to all participants, maintain confidential records of assigned students, and review transcripts to ensure academic readiness for college admission.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working with youth. This individual will also be detail oriented and have the ability to work effectively as a team member. All staff members are expected to interact collegially and maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethics.

The position is based at Iowa State University with weekly travel required to meet students, families of participants, and school staff members at middle and high schools in Fort Dodge and Perry. This may take place during occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year as well as summer months.

This is a fixed term position with an end date of 8/31/2026, with the opportunity for renewal.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:

Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

August 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS806

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

April 23, 2024

Posting Close Date:

May 6, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14502