TRiO Advisor - Alpena Campus

Part-Time, Hourly, 10.5 Months, 1530 Annual Hours, Flexible/Alternative Schedule, Distribution of hours, days, months will be based on institutional need, 100% Grant-funded through August 31, 2031.

Classification/Points:

H, 915

Bargaining Unit/Division:

Michigan Education Association, Educational Support Professionals

Position

Description:

Provides professional advising and academic support services to students served by Alpena Community College’s TRiO Talent Search Program.

Position Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in recruiting and serving Educational Talent Search grant students.
• Maintain and monitor records and contacts for students participating in grant-related services.
• Refer students to appropriate support services when necessary.
• Assist students with scholarship search, financial aid questions, college applications, career and post-secondary information.
• Develop and implement recruiting and teaching presentations for use in the classroom, community and other appropriate venues as requested.
• Assist Director in program implementation.
• Chaperone students on field trips; may be required to drive a rental to transport students.
• Recruit, plan, coordinate and participate in delivery of summer camps.
• Participate in staff development and college meetings as assigned
• Handle correspondence and communication without assistance.
• Modify student workshops to fit individual district needs.
• Must be competent with virtual reality technology.
• Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Education Required – Bachelor degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Communications or Education (with a teaching certificate).
• Experience – At least two years of related work experience required; experience working with economically disadvantaged youth preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a low-income, first-generation background.
• High proficiency in verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license with the ability to transport students on campus visits and outings.
• Ability to work as a team member, but also work independently and without supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must be able to work with confidential information.
• Must be able to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Shift Days

Close Date 10/21/2026

Open Date 10/9/2026

Location Alpena Community College - Alpena Campus

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