Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

Works with students on social, cultural, personal, academic and career issues, prepare student evaluations and formal reports, assist in the admissions process and orientation.
Works with students on social, cultural, personal, academic and career issues.
Prepares student evaluations and formal reports.
Assists in the admissions process and orientation.
Interacts with parents, guardians, and members of the University community as necessary and appropriate.
Other duties as assigned.

Preferences:

3 - 5 years of experience providing counseling/advising services to a federal TRIO Talent Search program.

The Education Advisor will report directly to the Associate Director of UM-Talent Search. The Education Advisor is responsible for advising and assisting with college admissions, financial aid, and other college readiness activities. The position will involve outreach and recruitment in the target community, as well as public relations and marketing to the target audience. Data entry and management will also be required.
 

Responsibilities
 

(50%) The Education Advisor will provide academic and career planning advising on an individual and group basis to Talent Search participants (low-income and first-generation high school students) in Prince George's County Public Schools.

• Assist in coordinating and organizing college readiness activities.
• Provide academic advising on college preparation and readiness, including admission and financial aid processes.
• Provide student development support based on Student Development Theory.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students served by Academic Achievement Programs.

(20%) In concert with the Associate Director, the Education Advisor will coordinate outreach, public relations, recruitment, and selection of Talent Search participants.

(15%) Facilitate workshops and seminars for Talent Search students.

(15%) The Education Advisor will assist in the development and implementation of a database system for tracking student progress and entering data in the program's database.

• Develop and administer needs assessment and evaluation forms.
• Serve as a student advocate and liaison.
• Participate in outreach activities and student cultural and educational group events on campus and in the community.
• Perform other responsibilities as delegated by the Director and/or Program Director.

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:

6811 Kenilworth Ave

Riverdale,  MD 20737

Required Application Materials:

-Resume

-Cover Letter

-3 Professional References

Best Consideration Date: October 2, 2026

Posting Close Date: October 2, 2026

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience providing counseling or advising services.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of best practices in advising and counseling.
Knowledge of career and cultural options available to students.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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