Part-Time College Access Advisor

Opportunity Resource Services, Inc.

. Advise eligible TRIO EOC program participants .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeCleburne • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising and supporting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and career planning, while effectively managing client relationships and maintaining accurate records. Proficient in utilizing technology and communication tools to facilitate outreach and engagement with diverse populations.

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Client AdvisingCollege Admissions ExperienceFinancial Aid ProceduresGoogle Workspace ProficiencyCommunity Partnership Development

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Hard Skills

Individualized Education PlansCareer Skills Action PlansIntake Forms CompletionRecord MaintenanceWorkshop FacilitationOutreach Activities PlanningDocument Recovery SupportClient RecruitmentData ManagementPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Independent WorkResults-Oriented MindsetEffective CommunicationFlexibilityInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsProject Management SystemsSocial Media PlatformsGoogle WorkspaceOffice Communication Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

TRIO EOC ProgramDisadvantaged BackgroundsPostsecondary EducationCommunity ServicesEducational Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise eligible TRIO EOC program participants
Manage a caseload of roughly 300 EOC clients
Assist participants with creating individualized education and career skills action plans
Guide participants through college, financial aid, and scholarship applications
Inform students about education and high-demand occupation opportunities
Recruit clients according to established recruitment plans
Plan and facilitate workshops, educational events, and outreach activities
Provide high-impact advising and intentional follow-up via text, email, and phone
Refer participants to relevant community services and resources
Connect formerly and currently incarcerated students with postsecondary education opportunities
Connect adult learners with credit-based learning opportunities
Support participant state ID and vital document recovery processes
Prepare participant mailouts and information packets
Maintain participant records, electronic files, databases, inventories, and office communications
Answer and route office phone calls and monitor office text messages and emails
Complete intake forms, contact forms, and time and effort reports
Organize program supplies and outreach technology
Develop and maintain partnerships with community stakeholders, partners, and clients
Attend meetings and training and submit required paperwork
Support Assistant Directors and Program Director in meeting project objectives

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 to travel between designated school sites
Proficiency 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 meet with clients virtually, in person, and over the phone
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings or weekends
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, spend extensive hours in front of a computer screen, and listen carefully on the telephone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time schedule of 25–28 hours per week
Hybrid work arrangement with some possible remote work
Occasional overnight travel for conferences