DODGE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE·Dodge City, Kansas
Assist the Director in operating the TRIO Talent Search Program by identifying and recruiting eligible participants and assessing their academic and career needs. Provide guidance on graduation requirements and supervise students during cultural and academic field trips.
Under the supervision of the TRIO Student Support Services & Talent Search Programs’ Director or designee, the Talent Search Program Part-time Assistant is responsible for assisting the Director in all facets of operating the TRIO Talent Search Program.
Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry, or national origin.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities
To understand and commit to the Mission of Dodge City Community College ~ that states to provide a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
Outreaches, identifies, and selects eligible TRIO Talent Search (TS) Program participants.
Informs students, parents, faculty/teachers, counselors, and support staff of the TRIO Talent Search Program goals and purposes.
Assess the academic, career, and personal needs of TRIO Talent Search Program participants.
Maintain strict confidentiality of TRIO Talent Search Program participants’ records both personal and academic records.
Assist with the recruitment and selection of TRIO Talent Search Program tutors and student peer leaders.
Assist in the training and leadership development to TRIO Talent Search Program tutors and student peer leaders.
Assist to plan travels and provide supervision on cultural and academic activities/field trips and campus visits of TRIO Talent Search Program participants.
Assist to provide the TRIO Talent Search Program participants with Kansas public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirements.
Encourage persistence, retention, values clarification, goal setting, career exploration, and student success in TRIO Talent Search Program participants.
Provides referrals to other services when appropriate so as not to duplicate target schools resources and services.
Other related duties as assigned.
The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of High School diploma/GED.
Proven ability to work with diverse populations including traditional and non-traditional students.
Sensitivity to, respect for, and understanding of the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged K-12 grade students.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Must obtain and maintain Kansas Driver’s License
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, along with a valid Kansas Driver's License. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work with diverse, economically disadvantaged K-12 students.
Market context
In Kansas, TRIO Talent Search part-time assistant roles typically draw interest where schools and outreach programs need support for college-access services and student follow-up. These positions can be competitive because they often require a high school diploma or GED, a valid Kansas Driver’s License, and comfort working with diverse, economically disadvantaged K-12 students. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to student support experience and reliability.