Advisor, TRIO ETS Coll Bnd

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (UT) seeks a TRIO advisor to provide career, post-secondary education, and financial aid advisement to eligible students at multiple partner schools. Travel between sites and some evenings or weekends required.

The advisor will perform case management, academic and career advising, student development coaching, and workshop facilitation. Responsibilities include planning campus visits and supervising peer mentors, with an emphasis on serving first-generation,

Qualifications

• Case management and advising experience in TRIO or similar programs.
• Knowledge of U.S. higher education systems, enrollment and financial aid procedures.
• Ability to work with first-generation, low-income and disabled students.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and workshop delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide career, PSE, and financial aid advisement to eligible students at multiple partner schools.
• Develop and conduct workshops and program activities.
• Train and supervise peer mentors.
• Plan campus visits and field trips.
• Contribute to program goals and objectives.
• Travel to multiple sites; some evenings/weekends may be required.

Skills

Case management

Academic advising

Student development

Higher education environment

Financial aid processes

Technology proficiency

Program development

Outreach & facilitation

Documentation & confidentiality

Communication & collaboration

Diversity & inclusion

Teamwork & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree required

1-4 years TRIO experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Adobe Suite

Job description

Provide advisement regarding career, Post-secondary education (PSE), and financial aid needs to eligible program participants who attend the target junior high and high schools. Develop and conduct workshops and program activities. Train and supervise peer mentors. Plan and implement campus visits and field trips. Contribute to the development and implementation of program goals and objectives. Advisor will serve students at some combination of the following target schools: Valley JHS, West Lake JHS, Granger HS; Hunter JHS, Kennedy JHS, and Hunter HS; Jefferson JHS, Kearns JHS, and Kearns HS; Northwest Middle, and West HS (subject to change). Some evening and weekend activities may be required. A requirement of this position is to travel to multiple sites and work with minimal supervision. This is a grant funded position.

• Case management model to advise and assist prospective first-generation college students, low-income, and students with disabilities in identifying academic and career goals.
• Academic and career advising theory and practice.
• Student development theory and practice, learning strategies, and advising techniques.
• Higher education environment and Student Affairs functions including enrollment procedures, financial aid procedures, academic program requirements, college resources, college policies and procedures.
• Financial Aid scholarship and scholarship application process and resources.
• Utah public education core curriculum and high school graduation requirement requirements. Interpretation of assessment instruments (career, academic, and personal interest).
• Higher education programs and opportunities, especially those within Utah.
• Career exploration, values clarification, and goal setting.
• Impact of culture on learning, learning styles, and strategies.
• Demonstrated respect for and understanding of the needs of the TRIO ETS target population.
• Computer operation and data systems knowledge and skills (including MS Office, Power BI, and Adobe Suite).
• Program development and implementation, event planning and management scheduling.
• Outreach, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Documentation of eligibility and services. Work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Work independently and as a team member and manage multiple projects.
• Tutor training, peer training, and peer leadership training and workshop presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree required, with emphasis in education, psychology, counseling, STEM, or related field.

• One (1) to Four (4) years of direct, paid, full-time, professional work experience in TRIO programs, student services, academic advising, or related roles.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required to travel to multiple schools and program activity sites. Must also be approved to drive program participants to activities by SLCC Motor pool.

• Must pass Salt Lake City School District and Granite School District background checks.

• Two (2) to four (4) years of direct, full-time, paid, TRIO experience.
• Master’s degree, with emphasis in education, psychology, STEM, or related field.