Description of Duties
The Academic Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) provides holistic academic career and financial literacy advising to students who are low-income, first-generation, and/or have documented disabilities. This role supports student success, retention, and timely graduation by delivering individualized advising, monitoring academic progress, and connecting students to essential campus resources.
Responsibilities
• Recruit, assess, and select eligible TRiO SSS participants. • Provide individualized academic advising, including course selection, degree planning, major exploration, and transfer preparation. • Meet regularly with students needing academic recovery or additional academic support. • Develop and monitor personalized Education Action Plans. • Track student progress using Roo Success midterm reviews, SOT, and SAP systems. • Maintain accurate and compliant student records aligned with federal TRIO SSS guidelines. • Provide guidance on FAFSA completion, financial aid processes, budgeting, and financial literacy. • Support career exploration, graduate school planning, resume development, and job readiness preparation. • Assist with cultural, educational, and enrichment activity planning. • Participate in TRIO-related trainings, conferences, and assessment activities.
Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelors degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, or related field. • 1-2 years of experience in academic support, advising, tutoring, mentoring, or related services. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations. • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively.
Preferred:
• Masters degree or 2-5 years of advising experience. • Experience supporting first-generation, low-income, or students with disabilities. • Prior TRIO program experience. • Experience supporting liberal arts and humanities coursework. • Knowledge of academic policies, student development, and financial aid processes. • Understanding of barriers affecting TRIO-eligible students. • Strong organizational and multitasking skills. • Ability to motivate and coach learners. • Proficiency with learning management and student success systems.
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications
Review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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