TRIO Success Coach

Chemeketa Community College•Salem Campus. Salem, OR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The TRIO Talent Search Educational Guidance and Career Associate provides academic support and college-preparation guidance to low-income, first-generation, college-bound middle and high school students enrolled in a grant-funded program. The position conducts student recruitment and retention activities and serves a caseload of students in support of the grant’s objectives. The role is grant-funded and classified, with a 12-month assignment and a stated funding end date of August 31, 2031; continuation beyond that date depends on grant funding. A six-month probationary period applies. The position must be available to work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends. The role may require use of a personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations. The employee must enroll in or have completed certified tutor training offered by the Chemeketa Tutoring Center and receive College Reading and Learning Association certification. The employee must be able to obtain an Oregon driver’s license or provide evidence of a reliable cross-district transportation plan within three weeks of hire, and must maintain Oregon, Washington, or Idaho residency. Chemeketa Community College describes itself as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and states its commitment to an inclusive environment, cultural competence, equitable solutions, and student educational success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Advising, Counseling, or another related field.
One year of experience mentoring youth from diverse populations or tutoring in an educational setting.
Knowledge of career and academic development principles.
Excellent communication skills and well-developed public presentation skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to participate in student retention and recruitment.
Skill in using technology and documenting services.
Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of low-income, first-generation students and their needs.
Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines.
Demonstrated experience building connections with students.
Bicultural or multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values, and attitudes when interacting across cultures.
Enroll in or have completed certified tutor training offered by the Chemeketa Tutoring Center and receive College Reading and Learning Association certification.
Ability to obtain an Oregon driver’s license or provide evidence of a reliable cross-district transportation plan within three weeks of hire.
Maintain Oregon, Washington, or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
Successful applicants for designated positions must pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit, and full background checks.

Nice To Haves

Academic coursework and/or a major in education, counseling, social science, or a related field.
Experience advising or mentoring low-income, first-generation, college-bound high school students.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Background similar to that of program participants.
TRIO experience.
Demonstrated ability to motivate students academically.
Database experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor participants’ academic progress and college preparation.
Meet regularly with participants to advise and support college and career exploration, academic needs and goals, and college planning.
Provide guidance and make appropriate referrals.
Assist with academic support, college preparation, and retention activities, including tutoring, workshops, and field trips.
Identify and recruit qualified students in coordination with program staff and grant school liaisons.
Make participant admission recommendations to the project director.
Foster positive working relationships with grant school staff, college and university partners, other TRIO programs, and community partners.
Maintain accurate ongoing case notes, student records, and documentation in hard copy and the Student Access Database.
Assist with longitudinal data collection for the Annual Performance Report.
May supervise student workers.
Collaborate effectively with students, staff, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds.
Participate in student recruitment and retention at individual and institutional levels to promote student success.
Use appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions and provide effective service through continuous improvement and lean office practices.