TRIO-SSS Advisor; Grant Position

The TRIO - SSS Advisor provides individualized academic, career, and personal guidance for identified TRIO - SSS participants. This is a multi-year grant funded position by the U.S. Department of Education. This position requires day, evening, and occasional weekend hours and travel.

• Provide academic, personal, financial, and career guidance to TRIO - SSS students.
• Explain policies, procedures, and program requirements of chosen program of study.
• Advise and counsel students in planning and selecting courses within the program of study for future semesters toward graduation.
• Assist with registration; verify student prerequisites and requirements.
• Act as a liaison for tutoring, academic concerns, and personal counseling needs.
• Maintain confidential records and data on advising and counseling activities and student information.
• Consult with students regarding academic problems or concerns and assist students in obtaining support to meet specific needs.
• Responsible for understanding objectives and criteria for the TRIO
  -Student Student Support Services federal grant.
• Coordinate, promote, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and related videos for student development that include financial literacy, career development, time management, and student success, in conjunction with Marketing.
• Assist in coordinating the annual TRIO - SSS graduation activity, summer leadership academy program, and cultural, enrichment and college transfer tours and events.
• Assist in publicizing and promoting services, resources, and activities of the TRIO - SSS program and the College. ie- newsletter, TRIO - SSS Blackboard class, email list-serve, workshops, etc.
• Collaborate with SGA and other organizations on campus to promote and provide student activities.
• Assist in updating and maintaining information for students via social media, TRIO - SSS Webpage, Blackboard group, newsletter, email and text messages.
• Participate in professional conferences and individual professional development activities to stay current on national trends and processes regarding counseling and academic advising.
• Function as a team member of the TRIO professional staff and implement processes necessary to accomplish the goals & philosophy of the Department of Education, college, division, & grant initiatives.
• Assist with graduation and other College-related duties.
• Actively participate in Student Affairs planning, evaluation, and program review.
• Treat students and colleagues respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interaction that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned and other related duties incident to the work described herein.

Salary Range Based On experience. Starting salary range $43,921- $65,882.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Preference in Education, Social Work, Student Affairs or related field.

• Ability to work or meet in the evenings and/or on weekends, with advanced notice.
• Ability to provide leadership in anticipating and responding to change.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with others.
• Ability to use productivity software, including a general knowledge of word processors and spreadsheets, the ability to send and receive email, and to complete and submit electronic forms.
• Employees are expected to perform essential computer skills (log on/off a computer, manage and organize files, print/scan forms using a copier, maintain and recall secure passwords and change password(s) routinely per…