TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Tennessee Board of Regents•Town of Gallatin, NY

About The Position

The TRIO Academic Retention Associate coordinates and provides academic services that help program participants achieve academic excellence through goal setting, tutoring, and other support services. The role monitors academic progress and builds relationships with campus faculty and staff. It supports first-generation, low-income (Pell-eligible), and students with a documented disability as they transition through college, including assistance with four-year transfers.

Requirements

Associate degree.
At least one year of experience in tutoring, tutoring coordination, and/or educational support.
At least one year of experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled students.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Proficient computer skills, including ability to maintain databases and create reports.
Analytical skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of assessing educational needs and preparing academic progress reports.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
Experience tutoring or mentoring college students.
Experience administering and interpreting academic assessments.

Responsibilities

Support students’ transition through college, including four-year transfer assistance and monitoring academic progress.
Receive and process applications to the program.
Use a variety of learning modalities to enhance student communication.
Assist the Program Coordinator with tutor coordination and make appropriate academic referrals.
Serve as a success coach for program participants.
Help close the stop-out gap, communicate with students and faculty, connect students with resources, and provide timely academic-progress interventions.
Assist with designing and delivering in-person and virtual workshops.
Assist the Manager with the Annual Performance Report and academic progress reports.
Maintain student records and enter program data.
Assist the Manager with recruitment and retention activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus FSA/HSA options, as allowed under the grant.
Wellness Incentive Program for employees enrolled in health insurance.
Educational assistance, including fee waiver, spouse/dependent discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Longevity pay.
Retirement options including State of Tennessee Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457.
14 paid holidays per year.
Annual leave, if applicable.
Sick leave.
Sick Leave Bank.
State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants.