TRIO Advisor

Lake Washington Institute of Technology • Kirkland, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The TRIO advisor will plan and implement TRIO program initiatives including support services such as academic planning, career guidance, referral to tutoring, financial and academic workshops, to meet the educational goals of students who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. Conduct these responsibilities in line with policies and procedures of the college and the requirements specified in the respective grant application and amendments. This is an administrative position that reports to the TRIO Project Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in education, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to provide effective advising and mentoring to a diverse population of students especially first-generation to college, low-income students, and students with disabilities
• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds
• Experience with and ability to use multi-format technology for the successful completion of assignments, like: Microsoft office suite (including outlook), student management systems, social media, etc.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to explain college process to students clearly
• Demonstrate patience and calm when working with students experiencing stressful solutions
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.
• Applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.

Nice To Haves

• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual or have a disability or have a first-generation and /or low-income background to apply.
• TRIO alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide services to students with disabilities, low-income, and first-generation students so they can fully benefit from college instructional programs, student activities, and administrative support
• Educate the college community regarding the goals and objectives of the grant, including program participant eligibility
• Recruit enrolled students and successfully serve participants per grant guidelines
• Administer, interpret, and evaluate technical, academic and career assessments; provide advising, educational, and career planning for prospective and enrolled students
• Advise students regarding technical and academic courses, program admission procedures and prerequisites, degree requirements, transfer information, and related college information
• Provide intake to support advising and educational planning, to include a personal plan of support services to meet the needs of each program participant
• Provide students information regarding colleges policies and procedures
• Provide assistance in the completion of financial aid applications and referrals to alternative funding sources; collaborate with alternate funding sources and college staff on student needs
• Demonstrate strong active listening skills to understand and address student needs and concerns.
• Engage with students on a variety of emotional and stress-related topics, offering empathy and providing immediate support and appropriate on campus or community referrals
• Collaborate and cross train with TRIO staff members to support shared goals
• Provide individualized study skills appointments to aid students in building self-regulated learning techniques
• Develop, implement, and coordinate group activities and workshops to assist students in clarifying academic, financial, and career goals
• Present individual and group orientation sessions; facilitate early intervention strategies; be a role model and a mentor for participants
• Advise and inform college staff and faculty regarding program services
• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, outside agencies, general public and other technical and community college personnel regarding the TRIO grants
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the college, the program, federal and state agencies
• Maintain comprehensive participant records and related program files; maintain database of student records for reporting services
• Assume and effectively discharge other duties as assigned
• Provide transfer advising to students applying to LWTech Bachelors programs or transfer institutions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan
• sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment
• vacation accrues at 25 days per year.
• 13 paid holidays
• 4 paid personal days effective upon employment.
• bereavement leave
• employee assistance program
• free tuition
• reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center
• reduced Bus Fare
• professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level