Trio Advisor

Trio Advisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education, counseling, or social sciences; Masters Preferred
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in counseling and/or advising college students
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population, both individually and in groups
• Experience in academic youth programs, non-profits, or higher education, with exposure to crisis intervention and/or advocacy counseling
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be open-minded, non-judgmental, and capable of interacting with and advising diverse groups.
• Genuine interest in assisting low-income and first-generation college students overcome challenges and succeed
• Energetic, engaging, and positive personality with the ability to encourage student participation and engagement in the program
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed, including on-campus overnight stays during the TRiO summer orientation program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new computer database systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personalized advising sessions to address students’ academic, financial and personal needs
• Provide guidance on career path and graduate school opportunities, help students create actionable plans
• Develop and implement individualized action plans to support students’ academic and personal success
• Keep detailed records of student profiles and progress to track development and outcomes.
• Address and defuse situations of conflict and crisis, providing appropriate referrals when necessary
• Assist students with course selection and registration processes, collaborating with their faculty advisors to align academic and career goals
• Partner with the financial aid office, student accounts, and registrar’s office to help students complete necessary paperwork and meet institutional and federal deadlines
• Design, organize, and conduct workshops and activities on a variety of topics, including academic, social, leadership, career, personal, financial, and cultural subjects.
• Oversee the development and execution of the TRiO mentorship and ambassador programs.
• Assist in developing and executing the on-campus summer orientation program.
• Motivate and encourage students through regular interactions and discussions.
• Collaborate with university departments, faculty, tutors, and academic support staff to advocate for and address the academic needs of TRiO students.
• Work closely with the director and staff on future projects and tasks to ensure accurate and efficient program evaluation and expansion.
• Plan and participate in annual national conferences.
• Assist in hiring and supervising up to three student workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.