TRiO Student Engagement (KCC Students ONLY

TRIO Student Engagement

Up to 4 hours per week - Must be a TRiO member to apply

Job Summary

TRIO Student Support Services promotes student success in completing degrees, certificates, and transferring to 4-year institutions. By providing mentoring and intensive advising, tutoring and instruction, the Department improves the likelihood of a student's academic, financial, cultural, and social success.

Purpose

• Support the success, engagement, and retention of TRIO students by maintaining regular contact with an assigned caseload, promoting program services, and connecting students to academic and campus resources.
• Assist with TRIO outreach efforts, events, and workshops while helping plan and implement student engagement initiatives. Collaborate with TRIO staff, track student interactions, and represent the program in a professional and welcoming manner.

The TRIO Student Engagement person is for KCC enrolled TRIO students only who have completed 1 term at KCC and have a positive attitude. Minimum wage is paid up to 4 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend TRIO program events, workshops, and activities to support student participation and engagement
• Maintain an assigned caseload of TRIO students and provide regular check-ins to support academic success and retention either in person or in the TRIO Canvas page.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage involvement in TRIO services and campus resources
• Promote the TRIO program across campus through outreach, tabling, classroom visits, and student interactions alongside TRIO staff.
• May assist in the creation and distribution of promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and digital content
• May collaborate with TRIO staff to plan and support student engagement activities and outreach efforts
• Help connect students to academic support services, tutoring, advising, and other campus resources
• Track student interactions and engagement activities as required by the program by monitoring Sign In sheets
• Represent the TRIO program in a professional, positive, and welcoming manner at all times
• Participate in planning and implementation of student success initiatives and recognition events
• Provide feedback to staff on student needs, trends, and engagement strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed to Perform This Role

• Understanding of TRIO program mission, services, and eligibility requirements
• Basic knowledge of student support services and campus resources
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements (FERPA) and professional boundaries

Education and Experience

• Overall GPA of at least 3.00 required
• Enrolled in a certificate or an Associate degree
• Maintain GPA of 3.0 or higher

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Will work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Will work in close contact with other students
• May be required to lift up to 25 pounds for events

Supplemental Information

This position is classified as temporary and is intended to meet short-term operational needs. Employment in this role does not carry an expectation of ongoing or regular employment. The position may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice, and does not confer eligibility for benefits beyond those required by law.

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It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.