TRIO SSS Specialist & Academic Advisor

North Iowa Area Community College • Mason City, IA

33d • $45,900 - $56,300

About The Position

Assess the financial, academic, and personal development needs of participants of the TRIO Student Support Services Project. Assist participants in developing plans to set and carry out goals and provide them with the support services necessary to ensure their success. Provide instruction that enriches participants' personal and educational experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, human services, psychology or related area.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with the academic and developmental needs of students.
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. NIACC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in counseling, student affairs, education, or related field.
• Teaching experience as well as work with diverse populations of college students, in addition to work or lived experience in at least one qualifying category for SSS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications, marketing, and promotional material expert for the TRIO SSS Program.
• Design appropriate curriculum and provide workshop instruction and evaluation.
• Assist in the annual evaluation and revision of curriculum design for SSS courses.
• Coordinate the administration of comprehensive financial, academic, and personal development assessments to SSS participants.
• Assist SSS participants in interpreting assessment data and developing Individual Progress Plans.
• Evaluate the success of the individual participants and provide intervention when necessary.
• Maintain detailed student records in compliance with federal mandates.
• Provide financial literacy to students as individuals, small groups, or classrooms to include budgeting, financial aid, appropriate use of credit, transfer planning, etc.
• Co-advise the TRIO and Friends Club.
• Coordinate, promote, and possibly transport SSS students to cultural events and transfer visit days.
• Advise and recruit TRIO SSS participants, maintaining communication and relationships through program completion.
• Guide SSS students and advising load throughout career and pathway exploration to devise well-informed academic and career plans that align with students' interests and strengths.
• Implement advising strategies that serve the SSS goals and track student learning outcomes and achievements.
• Participate and support all key departmental operations including program enrollment records, transfer reports, proper file documentation, departmental meetings, strategic planning, and program assessment.
• Seek professional growth through participation in appropriate organizations and conferences.
• Maintain strong organizational skills, demonstrate reliability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the College, including opportunities for student recruitment.

Benefits

• Benefits package includes Blue Cross/Blue Shield major medical health insurance; eye care, dental, life and disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; a choice of IPERS or TIAA retirement plans, and a variety of additional optional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees