TRIO-Student Support Services Counselor - SUNY Westbury

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world.

The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students. Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations. The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for eight consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students. For more details about the SUNYOld Westbury, please refer to our website westbury.edu .

Job Description:

The TRIO Student Support Services office (TRIO-SSS) is a federally funded program that boosts the performance and helps discover the potential of motivated students and provide additional educational support and guidance. TRIO-SSS Counselors help students choose a major that is compatible with their personal and professional aspirations. The TRIO-SSS Counselor works with students to develop a clear plan to complete their college and liberal education requirements and form a foundation for their undergraduate degree.

Counselors assist students as they transition into their major department. The TRIO-SSS Counselor provides students with the skill sets to be academically and socially successful.

Reporting to the Director, the TRIO-SSS Counselor will:

• Provide academic advisement to first and second-year TRIO-SSS students.
• Maintain accurate advisement records.
• TRIO counselors provide proactive intervention and support for all TRIO-SSS participants.
• Recruit eligible students into the program and conduct interviews to verify program eligibility.
• Implement Early Alert Campaigns.
• Advocate for students who need additional support.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project services under the direction of the TRIO-SSS Director in collaboration with other SSS staff members.
• Provide workshops that support academic success, navigation of the college, social skills, financial aid, financial literacy, and graduate and career development.
• Plan community service activities to foster community engagement.
• Attend Campus Open House and other campus events to represent TRIO-SSS.
• Work closely with the First-Year Advisement, Student Success Center, Transfer Services Office, Services for Students with Disabilities, Career Planning and Development, Tutoring Center, Enrollment Services, Orientation Office, School of Education, and School of Business.
• Support the TRIO program objectives of increased retention and graduation for SSS participants.
• Participate in campus committees as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the TRIO-SSS director.

Advising sessions include but are not limited to assistance with course selections, discussion of major options, explanation of requirements, planning to completion, graduate school planning, instruction on using online tools and student platforms, coaching for time management/study skills, and referrals to campus resources.

This position is located on the campus of the State University of New York at Old Westbury. Employment, payroll and benefits are through and subject to the Research Foundation for SUNY policies and procedures. The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private educational corporation. This is a grant funded position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or…