TRIO Support Specialist - Grant Funded

Join the team as a TRIO Support Specialist - Grant Funded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
. This position supports first‑generation, low‑income, and disability students through personalized advising, resource coordination, and grant program activities to promote persistence, graduation, and transfer.

The Specialist delivers academic, career, and financial advising to TRIO participants, assists with screening eligibility, develops individualized success plans, and coordinates workshops and outreach to promote student success.

• Provide academic, career, and financial advising to TRIO participants.
• Screen applicants for program eligibility.
• Develop individualized success plans and monitor progress.
• Connect students to tutoring, counseling, and disability services.
• Coordinate workshops on study skills, financial literacy, and transfer planning.
• Support cultural enrichment activities, campus engagement, and 4‑year college visits.
• Schedule and deliver program events.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with federal regulations.
• Track participation and outcomes for reporting and evaluation.
• Prepare annual performance reports.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and other support services to ensure holistic student support.
• Promote TRIO services through outreach and recruitment efforts.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development related to TRIO objectives.

• Associate degree required.
• Minimum of one year of related work experience (counseling, academic or career advising, enrollment, financial aid, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality and comply with federal program guidelines.
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with a TRIO project preferred.
• Experience working closely with low‑income, first‑generation, and disabled students and students from diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and academic advising best practices.
• Familiarity with TRIO programs or similar student success initiatives.
• Proficiency in student information systems and Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.

• Student Success:
  Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support student recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Values:
  Demonstrate behaviors and actions that support the College’s values.
• Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrate behaviors and actions that create respectful environments and services for all and the ability to work effectively across differences in background and experience.

• Extended Sitting:
  Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer or attending meetings.
• Mobility:
  Ability to move around the campus to attend meetings and events.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Proficiency in using hands and fingers to handle or operate office equipment, tools, or controls.
• Visual and Auditory:
  Ability to read documents and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Light Lifting:
  Capability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We strive to accommodate any individual who requires adjustments to ensure a fair and equal employment process. If you require specific accommodations during the application and/or screening process due to a disability or other reasons, please contact Talent and Culture at talent andculture or .

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, creed, marital status, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic testing or other applicable legislated categories. Inquiries regarding the College’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs at  or nondiscrimination.

Inside Higher Ed is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.