TRIO EOC Advisor (Part-Time, Limited) - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Metropolitan State University•Minneapolis, MN

12d•$24 - $35

About The Position

The TRIO EOC Advisors provides assistance to the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center with organizing, implementing and holding informational sessions as part of outreach efforts to prospective participants for TRIO-EOC and provides advising services to TRIO-EOC participants. This position may be eligible for telework per the Minneapolis College’s Telework Guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Education, Counseling or Student Personnel Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Organizational Management, Liberal Arts.
Experience working with students who are TRIO eligible, or from diverse ethnic backgrounds, or non-traditional aged students.
Demonstrated understanding of student development needs.
Demonstrated understanding of the mission and philosophy of TRIO programs.
Strong public relations, presentation and interpersonal communication and writings kills.
Demonstrated self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Proficient and efficient at using computer technology including internet and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency, incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in anti racism professional development learning opportunities.
Former and/or current employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a higher education setting providing academic advising, or counseling in a TRIO program or similar program.
Experience creating and developing career and degree plans
Experience developing workshop materials
Experience assisting students with career exploration.
Experience guiding individuals through financial aid process.
Experience creating academic, career or financial literacy workshops
Experience in student services or related area.

Responsibilities

organizing, implementing and holding informational sessions as part of outreach efforts to prospective participants for TRIO-EOC
providing advising services to TRIO-EOC participants

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents