Educational Advisor TRIO (Student Support Specialist III)

BCTC Real Estate Program; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid holidays

Work-Life Balance

Institutional closing pay

Job summary

Bluegrass Community & Technical College seeks an Educational Advisor TRIO to deliver direct services to participants in Student Support Services, helping low-income, first-generation and disabled students achieve academic success and graduation.

The Educational Advisor provides case management, develops individualized Success Plans, and offers career, personal/social and academic advising to program participants. This is a grant-funded, full-time position located on the Danville campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to commute in a variety of settings.
• Grant-funded position or grant-funded program involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in participant recruitment, selection, and intake.
• Develop and monitor individualized Success Plans with students.
• Provide career, personal/social and academic advising and instruction to all program participants.
• Organize and conduct workshops, field trips, study groups and other activities.
• Work cooperatively with college faculty, advisors, financial aid office, career counseling, transfer center, and other departments to coordinate services to SSS participants.
• Keep accurate records relating to services provided to participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of program evaluation activities.
• Occasional travel, as needed.

Skills

Counseling

Advising

Career guidance

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Educational Advisor TRIO (Student Support Specialist III)

Job Details

• Location: Danville
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $22.23 per hour
• Contract Term Length: 11 Months
• Standard Hours: 37.5
• Work Location: On-Site
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College
• Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC - Danville Campus
• Department: Academics, & Student Services
• Closing at: Oct 22 2026 - 23:55 EDT

Benefits

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and providing direct services to participants to facilitate academic achievement, persistence, graduation, and transfer. The Educational Advisor provides case management services and instruction to participants in Student Support Services who are low income, first generation, and/or disabled. The Educational Advisor reports to the Director of Student Support Services. This is a Grant Funded Position.

Job Duties

• Assist in participant recruitment, selection, and intake.
• Develop and monitor individualized Success Plans with students.
• Provide career, personal/social and academic advising and instruction to all program participants.
• Organize and conduct workshops, field trips, study groups and other activities.
• Work cooperatively with college faculty, advisors, financial aid office, career counseling, transfer center, and other departments to coordinate services to SSS participants.
• Keep accurate records relating to services provided to participants
• Assist in the development and implementation of program evaluation activities.
• Conduct Summer Bridge program orientation and recognition events.
• Coordinate peer mentor activities.
• Participate in Student Development and Enrollment Management Division programs and services.
• Attend professional meetings and training sessions.
• Occasional travel, as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years experience or equivalent
• Valid drivers license and willingness to commute in a variety of settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Additional Skills Requested

• Experience/training in providing individualized counseling and/or coaching.
• Familiarity with academic assessment, advising and support and familiarity with career guidance and resources.
• Understanding of financial aid procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of students requiring additional support.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to individuals from a variety of backgrounds, building trust, fostering positive relationships, and providing supportive guidance to help them achieve their goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Employee Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.