Job SummaryAdvise students on course selection, requirements for selected areas of concentration, and post-college plans to help meet their educational needs and realize student scholastic goals.

　　Grant Funded

　　This is a grant funded position; therefore, the university will incur no salary obligation beyond funding derived from this source. This position will continue as long as adequate funds are available.

　　ResponsibilitiesTalent Search (TS) isa federally funded (US Department of Education) TRIO program that provideseducationalguidance services to encourage individuals in the pursuit of further education or training after high school. Individuals in the program receive information and assistance on career and academic planning. The Valdosta State University Talent Search Program participants are middle school and high school students from Brooks County School System and Valdosta City School System.Talent Search provides connections to tutoring, academic advising, college tours and cultural enrichment.

　　Typical Allocation of Duties

　　Advising - 45%Advise students with regards to their educational, career, personal and social development needs. Refer students to academic and personal resources as appropriate. Assist students in selecting courses.

　　Interpret polices - 15%Clarify and interpret academic policies and degree requirements.

　　Student files - 15%Maintain and update student files and records. Ensure compliance with FERPA regulations.

　　Student transition services - 15%Facilitate programs that help students explore career and post-bachelor's degree options. Assist students in the transition from high school to college and provide appropriate referral to University offices and resources as needed.

　　Monitor student progress - 10%Monitor student academic progress and provide developmental programming focused on student academic needs. Advise, monitor, and work closely with students on academic probation and those returning from academic suspension.

　　Supervisor Expectations

　　Help plan and develop program activities.Coordinate student recruitment.Maintain participant files.Work with project personnel to recruit.Identify and select eligible participants.Collaborate with target school personnel.Conduct financial aid and post-secondary access workshops.Work closely with the project director togather data required for Annual reporting.Perform other duties as assigned by the director.Required QualificationsRequired ExperienceBachelor's degree and one (1) year of related work experience.

　　Proposed Salary$39,171

　　Conditions of EmploymentEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

　　Position Requires completion of VSUs Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy,USGEthics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training inFMLAand Workers Compensation.