Advisor, TRIO College Success Program

The purpose of this position is to provide support to current students served by the TRIO Student Support Services program to improve their probability of success so that they will retain from semester to semester, persist until graduation and, if applicable, have positive transfer experiences.

Skills and abilities

required of this position include knowledge of student support functions; ability to handle multiple priorities; effective verbal, written, and listening interpersonal communication skills; ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with students and institutional personnel; ability to create and conduct seminars and workshops; perform all instructional related activities for post-secondary coursework; proficiency with a variety of computer technologies, such as databases, internet, spreadsheets, tracking systems and word processing;

a high degree of professionalism and personal integrity; ability to work independently, but also a member of a complex team in an atmosphere of frequently changing priorities; and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of students with a wide range of skills, motivations and academic goals

This is a grant funded position through the U.S. Department of Education, with the potential for continuous funding for five years, and the ability to apply for additional funding thereafter.