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Position Information
Winthrop Position Title TRiO Achievers Program Graduate Assistant/Academic Counselor Job Purpose
The TRiO Achievers program is currently seeking a graduate assistant for Spring 2027, with the possibility of renewal for the 2026-2027 academic year. This individual will serve as part of the TRiO program's professional staff and manage a caseload of approximately 40 program participants.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive needs assessment, academic planning, and on-going monitoring of participants' progress. Coordinate the development of the Student Success Plan and document progress. Manage and maintain confidential participant activity records (45%)
- Provide career, social/personal, financial, and other needs-based counseling assistance (20%)
- Develop and implement one (1) academic skills workshop per semester (10%)
- Serve as co-advisor to the TRiO Student Leadership Council, which includes overseeing all activities of the Council, recruitment of student representatives, leadership training activities for membership, and the co-facilitation of the program's leadership retreats. (10%)
- Assist staff with coordination and chaperoning of one (1) Cultural Event per semester (5%)
- Serve as an advocate for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. (5%)
- Other duties as assigned by the Director (5%)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or greater; Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred
- Current enrollment in a Winthrop Counseling, or related graduate program; incoming graduate students are preferred
- Recommendation of a Winthrop faculty or staff member (if enrolled student)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Front Page, and Publisher
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities; prior TRIO program participation or experience working with TRIO is preferred
- Strong organization and communication skills
Preferred Skills
This is a 20-hour per week appointment for the academic year. Workshops, cultural events, and other program activities will require the occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Compensation: $14,000/year ($7000 stipend/$7000 tuition credit).
Pay Rate $3500/semester Type of Position Graduate Assistant (salary) Position Level Graduate Hours Per Week 20
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026SD0645P Open Date 10/23/2026 Close Date 11/29/2026 Desired Start Date 01/04/2027 End Date 05/08/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants
Read Guidelines prior to applying: https://www.winthrop.edu/uploadedFiles/sgco/graduatestudies/assistantships/GA-Guidelines.pdf
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- Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.
- Please complete the entire application, including all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant meets the position qualifications.
- Students who are paid by the hour must enter all hours worked on their time sheet each day they work and submit completed time sheets by the deadline. Failure to do so may prevent future employment.
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