Talent Search Counselor
The Pennsylvania State University | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Allegheny | |
Sep 24, 2024 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Are you passionate about empowering students to achieve their educational dreams? Join Penn State's Office of Educational Equity TRIO Talent Search project as a Talent Search Counselor and make a lasting impact on the lives of middle and high school students in the New Kensington-Arnold School District. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively with middle and high school students in a team environment. Penn State's TRIO Talent Search projects, funded by grants from the U.S. Department of Education, are dedicated to assisting first-generation students in achieving their bachelor's degrees. Our program operates within the New Kensington-Arnold School District Valley Junior/Senior High School and serves as a beacon of opportunity. In this role, you will play a crucial part providing career exploration, academic advising, and postsecondary preparation services to middle and high school participants, with the focus on positioning them to meet the following core objectives of the project:
Competencies critical to success include:
The Talent Search Counselor serves as the Penn State on-site program liaison/contact with school district personnel. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following knowledge areas:
This is a limited-term appointment ending June 30, 2025, with an excellent possibility of renewal. This is an 83.3% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. On an annual basis this is a 10-month limited-term appointment running from mid-August through mid-June. The job is site-based within the New Kensington-Arnold School District and requires some overnight travel, evening, and weekend hours. Full Penn State benefits included. At Penn State, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive culture that values everyone. Join us in advancing equity, inclusion, belonging, and excellence across all aspects of education. Education and Experience: This position minimally requires a bachelor's degree or higher with at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Background check: This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines |