Student Success Specialist
About The Position
Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS), a federally funded U.S. Department of Education TRIO Program, is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to step into the role of Student Success Specialist and join our team. SSS provides comprehensive and sensitive support to college participants, focusing on educational, social, and professional experiences to enhance graduation rates for low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities. On occasion, weekend and evening hours will be required. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, adept at working in a fast-paced office environment. They embody a student-centered, holistic approach and are deeply committed to student success. They are familiar with retention and student coaching strategies. This position is multifaceted and impacts many key performance initiatives the university promotes to ensure that students are successful at UNM. As a result, the ability and willingness to collaborate with other departments, academic units, internal/external donors, and other university stakeholders is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge and interest in a career in Higher Education / Student Affairs.
- Prior experience and or familiarity with low-income, first-generation-to-college, and/or students with disabilites or TRIO programs.
- Ability to coordinate and organize educational programs, meetings, and/or special events.
- Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Assists with providing holistic advisement, financial aid/scholarship advisement, and consultive services for the target SSS TRIO population.
- Assists with outreach and retention activities designed to attract, retain, and serve SSS TRIO students; supports activity logistics.
- Assists in the preparation, logistics, and delivery of workshops, presentations, and orientations related to student success activities.
- Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments; engages in directed professional development.
Benefits
- The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
