Success Coach TRIO

WSU Tech; Texas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech seeks a TRIO Success Coach to support students in the TRIO program by providing guidance, advising, workshops, and connections to resources on and off campus.

The role includes helping with FAFSA, scholarships, and enrichment activities; occasional travel to other campuses may be required. Evening and weekend hours may be needed to accommodate students.

Qualifications

• Provide academic, career, personal, and transfer advising to TRIO participants.
• Lead engaging workshops on topics like financial literacy, study skills, and resume building.
• Assist students with FAFSA, scholarship searches, and connecting to community resources.
• Coordinate cultural enrichment activities, university visits, and mentoring programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, personal, and transfer advising to TRIO participants.
• Lead engaging workshops on topics like financial literacy, study skills, and resume building.
• Assist students with FAFSA, scholarship searches, and connecting to community resources.
• Coordinate cultural enrichment activities, university visits, and mentoring programs.
• Monitor student progress and connect them to campus and community resources.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for program compliance.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of program participants.
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required.
• Occasional travel to other campuses may be required.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about helping students reach their academic, career, and personal goals? WSU Tech is seeking a TRIO Success Coach to join our Student Support Services team. This role focuses on guiding program participants toward success in college and beyond by providing individualized support, workshops, and enrichment opportunities.

• Compensation: $23.01 /hr
• Grant Funded
• Worksite Location: South Campus

Overview/Job Summary:

The Success Coach for TRIO is responsible for providing guidance and support to students in the TRIO program, ensuring that they have the resources and assistance needed to navigate their educational journey successfully.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Provide academic, career, personal, and transfer advising to TRIO participants
• Lead engaging workshops on topics like financial literacy, study skills, and resume building
• Assist students with FAFSA, scholarship searches, and connecting to community resources
• Coordinate cultural enrichment activities, university visits, and mentoring programs
• Monitor student progress and connect them to campus and community resources
• Maintain accurate documentation and records for program compliance
• Participate in recruitment and selection of program participants
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required
• Occasional travel to other campuses may be required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in TRIO programs, student services, advising, or retention work (preferred)
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new software
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and build positive relationships with students from diverse backgrounds

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.