Grant-Funded TRIO Student Success Coach

Grayson College; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Premium coverage for employee health

Vacation accrual

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Grayson College in Denison, Texas, seeks a TRIO Student Support Services Advisor to enhance persistence, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged students in line with TRIO guidelines. The role provides direct support and coaching to low-income, first-generation, disabled, and academically at‑risk students, with a grant-funded salary range of $21.30 to $31.93 per hour.

Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, workshop delivery, action planning, data reporting, and campus

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a related area; two to three years preferred with TRIO or similar program.
• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and evaluate potential students for the TRIO SSS program.
• Provide one-on-one and group coaching on goal-setting, time management, self-advocacy, and study skills.
• Develop and present college success workshops (financial literacy, financial aid navigation, career exploration, course selection, degree planning).
• Assist students in creating and implementing individualized action plans and assess needs for ongoing success.
• Maintain data and documentation for program implementation and grant evaluation in Blumen database.
• Collaborate with other campus programs to support disadvantaged students.

Skills

Experience in TRIO or similar program

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Grayson College in Denison, Texas, seeks a TRIO Student Support Services Advisor to enhance persistence, graduation, and transfer rates for disadvantaged students in line with TRIO guidelines. The role provides direct support and coaching to low-income, first-generation, disabled, and academically at‑risk students, with a grant-funded salary range of $21.30 to $31.93 per hour.

Responsibilities include recruiting, coaching, workshop delivery, action planning, data reporting, and campus