TRIO Academic Advisor — College Access & Financial Aid Guidance

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

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a dedicated TRIO advisor to manage and provide comprehensive support services for eligible middle and high school students in the Manchester area. You will deliver academic, career, college, and financial literacy guidance, including financial aid information, to help students graduate and enroll in college.

You will maintain program records, prepare required data submissions and collaborate with school personnel and community partners to enhance

Qualifications

• Master's degree (Education/Counseling/Human Services) with 2 years of relevant student-facing experience.
• Experience 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 advocacy and assistance.
• Collect data for program and USDE reports; maintain records and files on program participants.
• Work with school personnel and other professionals to improve services.
• Attend seminars, staff meetings and workshops.
• Plan, organize and implement college visits, job site tours and other experiences for participants.
• Establish contact with parents via workshops, meetings, email and telephone as needed.
• Complete additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Master's degree in Education, Counseling or Human Services

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a dedicated TRIO advisor to manage and provide comprehensive support services for eligible middle and high school students in the Manchester area. You will deliver academic, career, college, and financial literacy guidance, including financial aid information, to help students graduate and enroll in college.

You will maintain program records, prepare required data submissions and collaborate with school personnel and community partners to enhance