TRIO Academic Retention Associate

TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Volunteer State Community College

This position will coordinate and provide academic services for theTRIO program which will allow students to obtain academic excellence through academic goal setting, tutoring and/or other support services while monitoring academic progress and building relationships with the campus faculty and staff.

Provide support to students for seamless transition throughcollege, including 4-year transfer assistance and academic progress for first-generation, low-income (Pell eligible), and students witha documented disability. Demonstrate knowledge of retention issuesand practices in higher education. Receive and process studentapplications for the program. Recognize and use a variety of learning modalities to enhance student communication. Assist Program Coordinator with tutor coordination along with making appropriate academic referrals.

Serve as a success coach for student participants. Primary responsibilities include closingstop-out gap, communicating with students and faculty, assisting students with resources, and providing timely interventions to help students in their academic progress. Assist with design and delivery of in-person and virtual workshops. Assist Manager with completing the Annual Performance Report and generating academic progress reports. Maintain student records and data entry for the program. Assist Manager with the recruitment process and retentionactivities.

Other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in tutoring, tutoringcoordination, and/or educational support.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with low-income, first generation and/or disabled students.

• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field.
• Experience tutoring/mentoring college students.
• Experience in administering and interpreting academicassessments.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to maintain database sand create reports.
• Must have analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of assessing educational needs and preparing academic progress reports.

$40,000 annual salary

• Insurance:
  Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long andshort term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance:
  Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts,Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options:
  State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K withup to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

This is a grant funded position.