TRiO Advisor & Academic Coordinator

Title: TRiO Advisor & Academic Coordinator

Position Type: Professional Tech Full time

College: Trinidad State College

Division: Student Affairs

Department: TSC Admissions

Campus: Trinidad Main Campus

Location: Trinidad

Salary Range: $42,500 - $46,000

At TSC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission statement is "Enriching our diverse communities through quality educational experiences and lifelong learning." Trinidad State College, located in Trinidad, Colorado, is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925 and is the oldest public two-year college in the State of Colorado.

The College’s Service Area includes eight rural counties characterized by low population density and small communities. One campus is located in Trinidad and is a residential campus while the other, located in Alamosa, is a commuter campus. Both campuses serve distinct populations. As a comprehensive Community College, Trinidad State College not only offers ongoing transfer Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Applied Science (vocational) Degree programs but also has developed and implemented numerous successful short-term vocational certificate programs, and totally inclusive adult education and developmental programs.

This is an exempt position reports to the Director of TRIO - Student Support Services. The position is responsible for advising and TRiO support on the Trinidad Campus. Advising and TRiO support assists all aspects of the Student Support Services Grant to support grant goals and reporting requirements. The position may work directly with students, faculty and staff to support student success.

• Input student record data into SSS database and regularly reconcile records against institutional records (BANNER) as needed.
• Assist with data collection, entry, and submission for project Annual Performance Report.
• Submit periodic reports on APR data to the Project Director.
• Assist Project Director in meeting the goals and objectives of the TRIO - SSS grant.
• Assist and participate with other program planning and activities as needed.
• Hire, train, coordinate and supervise academic support tutors for the advising center.
• Maintain time and effort reports that reflect SSS duties.
• Provide a safe and supportive atmosphere that is student-centered, grounded in customer service.
• Maintain expert knowledge of TSC programs and programs plans to communicate with students.
• Provide integrated, student-centered advising within a wraparound service model, utilizing critical thinking to uncover underlying needs, anticipating barriers, and connecting students to coordinated academic, financial, and personal support resources
• Develop and deliver academic support presentations and/or workshops to support student success.
• Assist in registration of new students and scheduling of continuing students including online students
• Utilize BANNER, Navigate and Degree works tools to support student registration.
• Train students in the use of tools including Portal, Navigate, Degree works, etc.
• Support student retention by connecting students with resources on and off campus
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism
• Serve as a contact for new participants
• Support at-risk, disadvantaged and non-traditional students
• Scan and maintain records within Banner
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)
• Assess participants’ needs and design individual education plans
• Monitor academic progress and grades of SSS participants and advise students of academic resources
• Carry a caseload of students to track, advise and intervene to ensure students’ successful attainment of educational goals
• Manage, maintain and track TRIO laptop inventory
• Meet the expectations for team and professional development opportunities
• Participating as a team member during team functions and settings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited institution
• Ability to prioritize and execute a wide range of projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal…