Part-Time College Access Advisor

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc.

. Recruit eligible program participants through outreach in the target area .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting and advising program participants, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, while effectively managing caseloads and maintaining accurate records. Proficient in utilizing technology and communication strategies to support educational and career goals for diverse populations.

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Client RecruitmentEducational PlanningCollege Admissions GuidanceDatabase ManagementCommunity Partnership Development

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Hard Skills

Educational PlanningCollege Admissions ProceduresFinancial Aid ProceduresCase ManagementData EntryReport CompletionAction Plan DevelopmentClient AdvisingOutreach CoordinationPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Independent WorkResults-OrientedCommunicationFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceLearning Management SystemsProject Management SystemsSocial Media

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationTRIO ProgramsDisadvantaged BackgroundsCommunity ServicesVeterans Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit eligible program participants through outreach in the target area
Serve no less than 950 clients annually, including first-generation and low-income participants
Assist participants with creating educational plans
Guide participants through college, financial aid, and scholarship applications
Plan and develop educational events, workshops, and materials
Support the Assistant Director in meeting project objectives
Manage a caseload of roughly 250 EOC clients
Answer office phone calls and route them to appropriate staff
Monitor office text messages and emails and ensure responses
Maintain clean student database data and accurate electronic participant records
Complete time and effort reports, intake forms, contact forms, and required paperwork accurately and promptly
Organize outreach supplies, technological equipment, and publications
Maintain partnerships with community stakeholders, partners, and program clients
Inform students about education and high-demand occupation opportunities
Recruit clients according to established recruitment plans
Provide high-impact advising on next steps for education or career goals
Refer participants to relevant community services and resources
Complete individualized education and career skills action plans
Connect formerly incarcerated and currently incarcerated students with postsecondary opportunities
Connect adult learners with institutions offering credit-based learning
Follow up with participants by text, email, and phone to support retention and engagement
Attend meetings and training
Report to the Program Assistant Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of post-secondary coursework in education, social work, or another related field, or an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Experience working with individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds
Experience with college admissions and financial aid procedures
Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation for travel between designated school sites
Adeptness with Google Workspace, social media, learning management systems, and project management systems
Ability to work independently in a results-oriented environment
Willingness to travel regularly throughout DFW
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends
Willingness to work on-site at various partner locations
Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs., stand and walk for long periods, endure intense heat and cold, climb stairs, fly on an airplane, project voice, speak publicly, drive a vehicle, read road signs, judge distance, use a computer extensively, and listen carefully on the telephone
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or another related field
Preferred: Experience working in higher education, with veterans, or in TRIO Programs
Preferred: Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Hybrid work arrangement
Virtual, in-person, and phone meeting options
Professional development through meetings, training, and conferences
Occasional overnight conference travel