Student WORK STUDY - TRIO Talent Search

Position Title

TRIO Talent Search Program Student Assistant/Tutor

TRIO SSS/TS Programs

Student Work Study

Learning Resources Center

$10.00 per hour

Director of TRIO SSS/TS Programs

The term of employment for all student work study jobs is from the beginning of the academic year to the end of the academic year at the end of the Spring semester. Both supervisors and student workers can end their employment at any time throughout this period. All individuals eligible for student work study must be enrolled in and maintain a minimum of six (6) credit hours of enrollment throughout their employment and remain in good academic standing as outlined by school policies and federal financial aid guidelines.

Under the supervision of the Director for TRIO SSS/TS Programs, the TRIO Talent Search Program Student Assistant/Tutor is responsible for assisting the Director in all facets of operating the TRIO Talent Search Program.

• To understand and commit to the mission of Dodge City Community College 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.
• Assesses the academic, career and personal needs of TRIO Talent Search Program participants.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of TRIO Talent Search Program participants’ records, both personal and academic.
• Assists with the recruitment and selection of TRIO Talent Search Program tutors and student peer leaders.
• Assists to plan travels and provide supervision to cultural and academic activities/field trips and campus visits of TRIO Talent Search Program participants.
• Assists to provide the TRIO Talent Search Program participants with Kansas public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirements.
• Encourages 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. The description is intended 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 or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be enrolled in and maintain six (6) credit hours at Dodge City Community College.
• Must remain in good academic standing.
• Available in the afternoons.

• Dependable and responsible.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Self‑motivated.

• Ability to bend, stoop, jump, kneel, and sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to carry equipment and supplies.
• Ability to ambulate and navigate stairs and ramps throughout the campus.

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