Advisor, TRIO ETS Coll Bnd

Salt Lake Community College; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College seeks an Advisor to provide guidance on career, post‑secondary education, and financial aid to eligible students across multiple schools in Utah. The role includes developing workshops, supervising peer mentors, and coordinating campus visits and field trips.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field and 1–4 years in TRIO or student services; travel and evening/weekend activities may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, psychology, counseling, STEM, or related field.
• 1–4 years of direct, paid, professional TRIO or student services experience.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to multiple schools; approved to drive participants.
• Background checks required by districts noted.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective first‑generation college students on academic and career goals.
• Provide case management to identify goals and resources for students with disabilities.
• Maintain knowledge of higher education policies, enrollment, and financial aid.
• Develop and lead workshops and train peer mentors.
• Plan campus visits and field trips; deliver presentations.

Skills

Case management

Academic advising

Career counseling

Financial aid

Workshop facilitation

Mentor training

Travel to multiple sites

MS Office

Power BI

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, STEM, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Adobe Suite

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open‑access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four‑year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world‑class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

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