Primary Duties
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This position will provide academic and career advising, assisting students to navigate college processes, acting as a liaison between students and faculty, staff and transfer institutions, utilizing a variety of modalities (face-to-face, social media, telephone, email) to deliver services, and possess a comprehensive understanding of the transfer process. This position will also instruct one section of First-Year Experience course each year.
Benefits
This position is eligible for full-time fringe benefits package including:
- College-paid health insurance premiums for single, employee/spouse, employee/children or family plans
- College-paid employee dental premiums
- College paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Competitive rates for vision plans and dependent dental
- Up to 9.5% matching on 403(b) retirement plan
- BestCare EAP
- Flex spending plans
- Generous leave package