TRIO Academic Advisor: College Access & Fin Aid

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire seeks a dedicated program coordinator to manage and provide comprehensive support services for middle and high school students across partner schools, including Manchester Memorial, Central High, and nearby middle schools.

You will deliver targeted academic, career, and financial literacy guidance — including financial aid advising — maintain accurate program records, and collaborate with school personnel and community partners to boost student success through

Qualifications

• Master's degree, preferably in Education, Counseling or Human Services and two years experience working with middle school and high school students or Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.
• Experience in using a variety of computer applications.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select and provide services to TRIO eligible middle school and high school students in target area.
• Provide educational, career, college, financial literacy and financial aid information.
• Provide academic support and advising, individually and in groups.
• Resolve problems of program participants using appropriate advocacy and assistance.
• Collect data for program and USDE reports.
• Maintain necessary records and files on program participants.
• Work with school personnel and other professional organizations to increase knowledge and continually update and improve the quality of services to participants.
• Attend seminars, staff meetings and workshops.
• Plan, organize and implement college visits, job site tours and other experiences for program participants.
• Establish contact with parents via workshops, meetings, email and telephone as needed.
• Complete additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling or Human Services

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of New Hampshire seeks a dedicated program coordinator to manage and provide comprehensive support services for middle and high school students across partner schools, including Manchester Memorial, Central High, and nearby middle schools.

You will deliver targeted academic, career, and financial literacy guidance — including financial aid advising — maintain accurate program records, and collaborate with school personnel and community partners to boost student success through