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The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a TRIO - Talent Search Academic Advisor. The Talent Search Academic Advisor is a key member of the TRIO Talent Search team, supporting middle and high school students in partner schools across Presque Isle, Central Aroostook, Fort Fairfield, Caswell, Limestone, Washburn, and Ashland.

This 11-month (August 15-July 15), 40-hour-per-week position is home- and school-based, with most workdays spent at partner school sites and a schedule that follows school calendars. Occasional morning, evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

The Advisor provides academic advising, career and college exploration, study skills development, financial literacy education, and individualized support to help students prepare for college success. The role involves tracking student progress, collaborating with school staff and TRIO colleagues, and connecting students to campus and community resources.

Candidates must have reliable means of transportation and the ability to travel as regular travel to partner schools in stated service areas are required.

This is a grant-funded, soft-money appointment, supported through a federally funded, five-year renewable TRIO Talent Search grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Required Qualifications:

+ Baccalaureate degree in educational counseling, education, psychology, social work, or another related field

+ Experience working with low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth and/or adults in an educational setting

+ Demonstrated ability to build positive, respectful relationships with adolescents and individuals from diverse social, economic, ethnic, academic, and cultural backgrounds

+ Ability to travel extensively within the required service area normally requiring a driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in a relevant field, or currently pursuing a Master’s with required direct service experience

+ Three or more years of related work experience

+ Experience working with or strong understanding of the challenges faced by the population served by this project.

+ Experience with and understanding of college admissions and financial aid processes for low-income students, especially within TRIO-type programs

+ Knowledge of the target schools (Presque Isle, Central Aroostook, Fort Fairfield, Caswell, Limestone, Washburn, and Ashland)

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

+ Working knowledge of career and academic assessment

+ Understanding of high school and higher education systems

+ Understanding of adolescent development and learning

+ Awareness and understanding of human diversity

+ Effective oral and written communication skills

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Basic computer and technology skills

+ Experience recruiting individuals from diverse, multicultural, or disadvantaged populations

+ Knowledge of aptitude and vocational testing tools

+ Skill in group dynamics and facilitation

+ Ability to work independently without direct supervision

For a complete list of responsibilities and qualifications, please review the full job description here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oLBkuTjvqufpAcGrVCdSPK-vKpXFVTv2/view?usp=sharing) .

The salary for this 11 month position is $41,525.00. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

How to apply

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu / .

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following:

+ Cover letter

+ Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

+ Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by November 19, 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

+ Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.

+ A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.

+ Please note: The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here (https://visitaroostook.com/) .

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About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS (https://www.maine.edu/strategic-plan/) and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website (https://visitmaine.com/plan-your-visit/relocating-to-maine) .