Student Success Advisor - TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers

IMPACT PROSPERITY PARTNERS; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Impact Prosperity Partners is seeking a Student Success Advisor for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers serving Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes in Southwest Louisiana. The role blends hybrid field-based work with administrative duties, focused on expanding educational access and delivering direct services to eligible participants.

The ideal candidate will build partnerships with schools, colleges, and community agencies, travel within the region, and maintain a strong in-person

Qualifications

• Residence in Calcasieu or Jefferson Davis Parish strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Southwest Louisiana education, workforce, and community resources.
• Existing relationships or ability to develop partnerships in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes.
• Experience working independently in regional, field-based or community outreach roles.
• Ability to balance remote administrative duties with in-person service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active in-person presence at partner locations, schools, and community sites.
• Conduct face-to-face participant advising, recruitment, workshops, and outreach.
• Complete administrative duties, virtual advising, documentation, and reporting remotely as appropriate.
• Coordinate regional activities and service schedules with the Assistant Director of EOC.
• Travel periodically to Baton Rouge for meetings, training, and activities.
• Remain accessible to program leadership and meet performance objectives.

Skills

Community outreach

Partnership building

Independent work

Regional travel

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Training & development

Student Success Advisor
TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC)

Southwest Louisiana Region | Calcasieu & Jefferson Davis Parishes

Organization: Impact Prosperity Partners
Position Type: Full-Time | 12-Month | Grant-Funded
Location: Southwest Louisiana – Hybrid/Field-Based
Preferred Residence: Calcasieu or Jefferson Davis Parish
Direct Supervisor: Senior Director of TRIO Programs
Daily Program Management: Assistant Director of EOC
Organizational Home Base: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Impact Prosperity Partners is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed, and community-oriented Student Success Advisor to expand educational access and provide direct services to eligible participants throughout Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes.

The ideal candidate will reside in Calcasieu or Jefferson Davis Parish, possess strong knowledge of the Southwest Louisiana region, and have established relationships or the ability to develop meaningful partnerships with local schools, colleges, workforce development organizations, and community agencies.

This position is regionally based and operates under a hybrid, field-based work model. The Student Success Advisor will perform administrative responsibilities remotely while maintaining a consistent in-person presence throughout the assigned service area to provide participant advising, conduct outreach, and support community partnerships.

The position will work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of EOC, who provides day-to-day program management, operational guidance, and coordination of activities. The Student Success Advisor reports directly to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs.

Occasional travel to the organization's Baton Rouge home base is required for staff meetings, training, program coordination, and other organizational activities.

Work Location and Hybrid Expectations

This position is based in Southwest Louisiana, with primary service responsibilities in Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes.

The hybrid work arrangement combines remote administrative duties with regular, required in-person engagement throughout the target service area. This is not a fully remote position.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain an active, consistent in-person presence at designated partner locations, educational institutions, community agencies, and program service sites throughout the assigned region.
• Conduct face-to-face participant advising, recruitment, workshops, and outreach activities.
• Complete approved administrative duties, virtual advising, documentation, and reporting remotely as appropriate.
• Coordinate regional activities and service schedules with the Assistant Director of EOC.
• Travel periodically to the organization's Baton Rouge home base for meetings, training, and program-related responsibilities.
• Remain accessible to program leadership and fulfill established work schedules, service expectations, and performance objectives.

Travel and Transportation Requirements

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required to fulfill the essential travel responsibilities of the position.
• Regular travel throughout Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes is required for participant advising, community outreach, school and agency visits, and program activities.
• Periodic travel to the organization's Baton Rouge home base is required.
• Occasional travel outside the assigned region, including overnight travel when necessary, may be required for professional development, conferences, federally required training, and other approved program activities.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events is required.
• Authorized travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with organizational policies and applicable grant requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residence in Calcasieu or Jefferson Davis Parish is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the educational, workforce, and community resources available throughout Southwest Louisiana.
• Existing community relationships or experience developing partnerships within Calcasieu and Jefferson Davis Parishes.
• Experience working independently in a regional, field-based, or community outreach position.
• Ability to balance remote administrative responsibilities with consistent in-person participant services and community engagement.

Program Supervision and Accountability

The Student Success Advisor reports directly to the Senior Director of TRIO Programs and works under the day-to-day operational management of the Assistant Director of EOC. The Assistant Director coordinates program activities, monitors service delivery, provides operational guidance, and supports achievement of established objectives. The Student Success Advisor is responsible for independently coordinating assigned regional outreach and advising services, maintaining accurate participant documentation, meeting assigned performance expectations, and communicating regularly with EOC program leadership.

Flexible work from home options available.