Project Advisor

Project Advisor

Position Information

Posting Number - SF2497P

Position Title
- Project Advisor

Position Type
- Professional/Salaried

Department
- Student Support Services
- Troy

Division
- Academic Affairs

Campus
- Troy

Work Status
- Full-Time (FT)

Temporary
- No

Location
- Troy - T01

Job Summary
- The Project Advisor position for Student Support Services is responsible for serving as an academic advisor to program participants; administering and evaluating academic and needs survey assessments; creating and maintaining Individual Academic and Service Plans (IASP) on assigned participants; providing individual and group coaching in writing, math, and/or study skills; assisting participants with graduate/professional school planning; developing and conducting student development/academic/graduation workshops;

accompanying program participants to cultural events; attending professional development training; and other duties as assigned by the Project Coordinator. Travel will be required when needed.

Minimum Qualifications - 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in higher education, social work, psychology, or related field
2. Minimum of two years of appropriate and relevant professional experience working in a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project for disadvantaged and at-risk college students
3. Experience coordinating and supervising project programming and field experiences
4. Experience advising and assisting participants with the graduate school admissions and financial aid process
5. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting project participants

Preferred Qualifications - 1. Master's degree in post-secondary education, counseling, educational psychology, or a related field
2. Experience working with a diverse adult population in a higher educational setting
3. Knowledge in Adult Education/Learning theories

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? - Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours
- Standard office hours

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position - NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? - No

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.