Student Success Advisor — TRIO Talent Search

University-of-Main; Presque Isle (ME); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition waiver

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a TRIO - Talent Search Academic Advisor. The Advisor provides academic advising, career and college exploration, study skills development, financial literacy education, and individualized support to help students prepare for college success.

The role involves tracking student progress and collaborating with school staff and TRIO colleagues. This 11-month, 40-hour-per-week position is home- and school-based with work at partner school sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in educational counseling, education, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Understanding of needs of low-income and educationally disadvantaged youth/adults in an educational environment.
• Ability to travel to assigned schools with valid driver's license and insured vehicle.
• Demonstrated ability to work with youth from diverse backgrounds and support college readiness.
• Knowledge of secondary and postsecondary systems, assessment tools, and group facilitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising, career and college exploration, and study skills development to students.
• Track student progress and coordinate with school staff and TRIO colleagues.
• Connect students to campus and community resources for college success.
• Travel to partner schools within Presque Isle and surrounding areas.
• Support with grant-funded TRIO Talent Search program requirements and goals.

Skills

Academic advising

Career exploration

Study skills development

Financial literacy education

Individualized support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Standard workplace technologies

Job description

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking a TRIO - Talent Search Academic Advisor. The Advisor provides academic advising, career and college exploration, study skills development, financial literacy education, and individualized support to help students prepare for college success.

The role involves tracking student progress and collaborating with school staff and TRIO colleagues. This 11-month, 40-hour-per-week position is home- and school-based with work at partner school sites