TRIO College and Career Advisor

East Central College • Union, MO

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About The Position

East Central College has an opening for a part-time TRIO College and Career Advisor. This position manages a defined caseload of Student Support Services (SSS) participants, providing holistic academic, personal, and career advising to promote student success, persistence, and degree completion. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal TRIO grant objectives by tracking student outcomes, maintaining accurate documentation, and delivering services aligned with program goals. The Advisor serves as a student advocate and liaison between TRIO participants and the broader college community, helping students explore academic and career pathways, strengthen financial literacy, and achieve their educational objectives. Position part-time and is not to exceed 19.75 hours a week. Position is grant funded.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience such as academic advising, student success coaching, or related student support services.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience will be considered.
• Knowledge and ability to assist students in career exploration, transfer planning, and financial literacy development required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of TRIO SSS participants, providing individualized academic advising, personal coaching, and career guidance.
• Assist students with financial aid processes and deliver financial literacy education.
• Support student recruitment efforts, reviewing applications, and determining participant eligibility in accordance with federal guidelines.
• Develop and lead workshops focused on study skills, college transfer, scholarship searches, and other academic success topics.
• Coordinate or directly provide tutoring, mentoring, and academic support services.
• Track and monitor participant academic progress, retention, and degree completion outcomes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and confidential student records for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Act as an advocate and liaison between TRIO participants and college departments, faculty, and community resources.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner with minimal supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees