TRiO SSS Success Advisor

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Job Title TRiO SSS Success Advisor

Posting Number 2944

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift Day

OCR Code / Classification 3 - Professional

Min Salary $42,958

Max Salary $53,698

Work Location Main Campus

TRIO Programs at Forsyth Tech Community College hosts three (3) U.S. Department of Education federally funded TRIO Programs:
Student Support Services and (2) Upward Bound Programs.

Student Support Services ( SSS ) serve 140 low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities at Forsyth Tech Community College. Student Support Services provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention, graduation, and 4-year transfer rates of its participants.

The SSS Success Advisor provides programmatic and direct student support for the SSS program.

Full-time, grant-funded position with secured funding through August 31, 2030. Employment beyond this date is subject to the availability and continuation of grant funds.

• Masters’ Degree required in Education, Counseling, Humanities, or related field
• Two (2) years of experience teaching, tutoring, or advising low-income, first-generation students and/or students with disabilities, preferably at the college level.
• Familiarity with ADA law/disability services, financial aid requirements and college admissions
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a collegiate environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to gain the respect of the internal and external constituent community
• Note:
  
  Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a United States Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC .

• Experience with Blumen or other database management systems
• Experience working in a community college;
• Knowledge of and experience specifically with TRIO or SSS services, objectives, and regulations;

• Assist participants with course selection and registration through academic advising before each semester begins.
• Facilitate academic skill-building workshops to support persistence and success.
• Develop an Individualized Educational Success Plan ( IESP ) for each new participant, including recommended services and timelines; share IESPs with SSS staff and update each semester.
• Ensure that all students are served at least three times per semester and that their IESPs are current.
• Co‑Instruct ACA 122:
  College Transfer Success, guiding students in academic planning, critical thinking, study strategies, and exploration of transfer pathways, while supporting student success and retention
• Monitor student progress through early alerts, SSS attendance, workshop participation, and staff meetings; provide timely intervention and encouragement.
• Document all student contacts and services electronically and in student files, maintaining confidentiality.
• Will recruit student participants, application review, interviews, and the enrollment process.
• Coordinate and administer Learning and Study Strategies Inventory ( LASSI ) for new applicants as a part of the intake process.
• Plan and implement college and university transfer visits, educating students on transfer procedures and opportunities.
• Assist and co-lead in planning and execution of:
  • Annual Graduation Achievement Banquet
  • Mentoring Program
  • National First-Generation College Celebration Day
  • One-Week Summer Bridge Program
  • Welcome Back Events
  • Program Orientations
• Report monthly to the Executive Director of TRIO Programs on activities, challenges, and achievements through a written document.
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings to address program effectiveness and student needs.
• Assist the Executive Director of TRIO Programs with the administration of the SSS Supplemental Grant Aid program.
• Assist in preparation of the Annual Performance Report as required by U.S. Department of Education
• Plan, accompany, and supervise students on cultural enrichment trips, including overnight travel.
• Attend local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and seminars (up to 20 days annually), including overnight stays.
• Follow and support all College…