Academic Advisor/Success Coach - TRIO Talent Search

Illinois Central College•Peoria, AZ

About The Position

The Talent Search Academic Advisor/Success Coach manages a caseload of students in grades 6–8 and supports them as they work toward academic goals. Success coaching involves reviewing students’ personal and/or professional goals, connecting those goals to academic plans, and supporting students in achieving identified goals. The role focuses on building intentional, personal relationships with students to strengthen goal attainment and meet TRIO Talent Search program objectives. This is a grant-funded position with an expected end date of August 31, 2027; funding may be extended. The role is based at the Peoria Campus. The stated compensation range is $48,006.40–$54,017.60. The position may involve some evening and weekend hours for trips, activities, and special events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Three years of experience in advising, counseling, or related work with economically and educationally disadvantaged persons.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Demonstrated sensitivity and experience working with students from low-income, disadvantaged educational backgrounds.
Experience tracking academic progress and gathering academic supports for students.
Experience training and monitoring volunteers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Innovative and creative thinking, with a proactive approach to solving problems across diverse educational and cultural settings.
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or another human service field.
Experience working in a community college and/or high school.
Experience with academic advising, retention, or related student services.
Experience with Workday.

Responsibilities

Interview, advise, and assist students with secondary and postsecondary course enrollment, retention, and success strategies.
Develop an Education Action Plan (EAP) with each student on the caseload.
Review reports on students’ academic histories and course performance.
Monitor student use of and progress in remedial academic support software.
Monitor students’ academic progress and coordinate with school counselors and instructors to provide appropriate assistance.
Generate and submit reports documenting student participation in program activities and services, including referrals, tutoring, rigorous courses, career workshops, mentoring activities, and learning labs.
Coordinate academic support, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment activities, both virtually and in person.
Supervise program tutors.
Conduct training to improve the skills of project staff, target school staff, and volunteers.
Work with program partners to refer students for additional support as needed.
Conduct follow-up sessions with students.
Use data to review and evaluate student success and program effectiveness.
Recommend, develop, and implement recruitment initiatives targeting at-risk populations not currently served, as identified by data.
Be available for trips, activities, and special events, including some evening and weekend hours, and drive a 15-person van for local trips.
Maintain communication with academic and student services departments through written and in-person channels.
Maintain student records and files consistently, securely, and accurately.
Perform related duties as required.