EM - TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Advisor

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Bangor, ME

5d•$54,298 - $61,113•Onsite

About The Position

This grant-funded position reports directly to the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and is an essential member of the team responsible for providing academic and transfer advising to 150 eligible participants. The TRIO Advisor works with students to create schedules, map out academic plans, review degree audits, create academic recovery plans for students on academic probation, assist with adding/dropping courses, and help students navigate the transfer process to 4-year institutions. The TRIO Advisor will also be responsible for the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester. In addition, the Advisor will assist in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the week-long summer bridge program in mid-August.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of experience in a related area
Ability to participate as a team member
Ability to work with underprepared and “at-risk” students
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Financial literacy background
Experience coordinating activities with faculty, staff, and students in a post-secondary advising setting
Knowledge of student development
Understanding of the wide range of EMCC students’ needs
Ability to relate to a diverse student body
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, and Student Information Systems

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Experience with a student information system
Excellent and proven effective advising experience in higher education
Former TRIO participant
Experience developing and managing educational programs in higher education
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental education
Understanding of the various risk factors associated with at-risk student populations
Administrative and organizational skills
Data gathering skills
Ability to adapt to changing technologies that support teaching and participant learning
Demonstrated experience working with at-risk students, including those who are first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities
Experience working with community college students in a college advising capacity
Preference will be given to individuals who have overcome barriers like those faced by SSS-eligible students

Responsibilities

Provide academic and transfer advising to 150 eligible participants.
Assist students with creating schedules, mapping academic plans, and reviewing degree audits.
Develop academic recovery plans for students on academic probation.
Assist students with adding/dropping courses.
Help students navigate the transfer process to 4-year institutions.
Manage the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester.
Assist in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the summer bridge program.