TRIO Student Support Services Advisor

Position Summary

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
August 14, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
September 1, 2026

Job Family Group:
Administrative and Professional

Division/Department:
Academic and Student Affairs/TRIO Support Services

Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $3,722.25 - $3,787.50/monthly or $44,667 - $45,450/annually @ 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Appointment Basis: 12-month

Time Type:
Full-time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary:
Non-renewable/Grant Funded

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License:
Yes

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes

Lead Work/

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Work Location Type:
On-campus

Work Hours:

M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.

Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV.
  
  - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
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Reporting to the Director of Success at Southern, a TRIO Student Success Services program, this position is designed to assist students towards persistence, graduation, and career goals. The advisor will have the responsibility of providing advising support, career counseling, academic and personal development coaching, lead/attend cultural trips and activities, teach at least 1-credit courses per term, and provide success workshops to students.

Advisors are responsible for monitoring and tracking students' academic program degree progress and helping them connect with programs and services that will help them be successful. The advisor's primary duties directly support the program mission: to increase the college retention and graduation rates of eligible participants and collaborates with various campus offices and services as needed. This position helps meet the grant requirements of helping eligible participants in clarifying their goals, succeeding academically in their chosen program of study, and graduating with a bachelor's degree in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology or related field is required.
• Minimum of two years experience in progressively responsible positions related to higher education student services, human services, or high school student services.
• Experience with/ability to interact with a diverse population.

• Experience in Federal TRIO programs preferred.
• Prefer experience with programs involving financial aid counseling, academic advising, basic skills development, career counseling, or mentoring.
• Personal experience overcoming barriers similar to those confronting program participants (low-income, first-generation, or disability) preferred.
• Master's degree in Education, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.

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