TRIO SSS Specialist & Academic Advisor

North Iowa Area Community College•Mason City Junction, IA

2d•$46,900 - $57,600•Onsite

About The Position

TRIO SSS Specialist & Academic Advisor is responsible for assessing the financial, academic, and personal development needs of participants in the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This role provides holistic advising and individualized support to help students establish, pursue, and achieve their educational, personal, and career goals. The specialist develops and implements success plans that connect participants with appropriate resources and support services to promote retention, persistence, and completion. Additionally, the role involves facilitating educational workshops and instructional activities that enhance students' academic, personal, and professional development, guiding students in academic planning, course selection, and degree completion, and assisting them through the transfer process to four-year institutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Services, Psychology or related field.
Minimum of two years of experience working with the academic and developmental needs of students.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Affairs, Education, or related field.
Teaching experience.
Work with diverse populations of college students.
Work or lived experience in at least one qualifying category for SSS.

Responsibilities

Design appropriate curriculum, provide workshop instruction and evaluation, and assist in the annual curriculum design revision.
Coordinate and administer comprehensive financial, academic, career, and personal development assessments for SSS participants; assist students in interpreting assessment results, developing Individual Progress Plans, and implementing academic and career pathways that align with their interests, strengths, and transfer goals. Monitor participant progress, evaluate outcomes, and provide appropriate interventions.
Maintain accurate and detailed student records in compliance with federal regulations and institutional requirements. Support departmental operations, including enrollment management, transfer reporting, file documentation, program assessment, strategic planning, curriculum review and revision for SSS courses, and other activities necessary to achieve program objectives.
Co-advise the TRIO and Friends Club and coordinate, promote, and support student participation in cultural events, leadership activities, transfer visit days, and other educational opportunities that enhance student engagement and transfer readiness.
Recruit, advise, and support TRIO SSS participants throughout program enrollment and completion. Maintain regular communication with students, implement advising strategies that advance SSS goals, and track student learning outcomes, achievements, and participation.
Develop and implement individualized academic plans for students in assigned NIACC Guided Pathways/Meta-Majors, aligning educational progress with their academic, career, and life goals.
Engage with students individually and in groups to build rapport, assess needs, and support progress towards academic and personal goals.
Seek professional growth through participation in appropriate organizations and conferences.
Collaborate with faculty and staff across campus to identify student concerns, provide coordinated support, and promote student engagement and success.
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.