Talent Search Academic Advisor – TRIO

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. Provide academic advising, career and college exploration, study skills development, financial literacy education, and individualized support .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timePresque Isle • Maine • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $44,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic advising and career exploration for middle and high school students, with a strong focus on supporting low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth. Proficient in utilizing student learning strategies and assessment tools while maintaining effective communication and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Baccalaureate Degree in Educational CounselingUnderstanding of Adolescent DevelopmentKnowledge of Student Learning StrategiesExceptional Written and Verbal Communication SkillsProficiency with Standard Workplace Technologies

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Hard Skills

Academic AdvisingCareer ExplorationStudy Skills DevelopmentFinancial Literacy EducationGroup FacilitationAcademic/Vocational Assessment ToolsTracking Student ProgressUnderstanding of Secondary and Postsecondary SystemsAbility to Manage PrioritiesBackground Check Clearance

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational AbilitiesAbility to Exercise Sound JudgmentRespecting and Supporting Diverse YouthIndependent Work CapabilityCollaboration with School Staff

Tools & Technologies

Standard Workplace TechnologiesRemote Work SetupInternet Connection of at Least 25 MbpsTwo MonitorsDocking Stations

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseClean Driving Record

Industry Keywords

TRIO Talent SearchEducational EnvironmentLow-Income Youth SupportEducationally Disadvantaged YouthFERPA Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide academic advising, career and college exploration, study skills development, financial literacy education, and individualized support
Help middle and high school students prepare for college success
Track student progress
Collaborate with school staff and TRIO colleagues
Connect students to campus and community resources
Support students in partner schools across Presque Isle, Central Aroostook, Fort Fairfield, Caswell, Limestone, Washburn, and Ashland
Work primarily at partner school sites and follow school calendars
Travel regularly to assigned partner schools
Work occasional morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required
Contribute as a key member of the TRIO Talent Search team
Support a federally funded, five-year renewable TRIO Talent Search grant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate degree in educational counseling, education, psychology, social work, or another appropriate related field
Understanding of the unique needs and challenges of working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth and/or adults in an educational environment
Ability to travel to assigned schools
Valid driver’s license
Ownership of a reliable, fully insured vehicle
Clean driving record to drive University vehicles
Deep understanding of adolescent development
Proven track record of respecting, recruiting, and supporting youth from diverse social, economic, cultural, and academic backgrounds
Working knowledge of secondary and postsecondary systems
Knowledge of student learning strategies, academic/vocational assessment tools, and group facilitation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational abilities
Proficiency with standard workplace technologies
Ability to manage priorities, exercise sound judgment, and drive outcomes independently without direct supervision
Stable, reliable internet connection with speeds of at least 25 Mbps for remote work
Dedicated, distraction-free workspace maintaining privacy and confidentiality in accordance with University policy and FERPA regulations
Ability to accommodate a full workstation, including two monitors, docking stations, and other required equipment
Ability to complete an annual Remote Work Agreement Form
Ability to pass a background check
Applicants must not require visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Retirement benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents
Wellness programs
Comprehensive insurance coverage including life and disability insurance
Robust retirement contributions