TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Tennessee Board of Regents; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, TN, seeks a TRIO Academic Retention Associate to coordinate and deliver academic services for the TRIO program, including goal setting, tutoring, and progress monitoring, in partnership with campus faculty.

Responsibilities include supporting first-generation, low-income, and disabled students, coordinating tutors, delivering workshops, maintaining records, and assisting with recruitment and retention activities; this grant-funded, on-site position

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required.
• Minimum one year tutoring/educational support experience.
• Experience with low-income, first-generation or disabled students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide TRIO academic services and tutoring.
• Monitor academic progress and communicate with faculty and staff.
• Assist with recruitment, retention activities, and workshops.
• Maintain student records and data entry for program reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills & reporting

Analytical skills

Educational needs assessment

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Databases

Report generation

Job description

Title: TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Institution:Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

This position will coordinate and provide academic services for the TRIO program which will allow students to obtain academic excellence through academic goal setting, tutoring and/or other support services while monitoring academic progress and building relationships with the campus faculty and staff.

Job Duties:

Provide support to students for seamless transition through college, including 4-year transfer assistance and academic progress for first-generation, low-income (Pell eligible), and students with a documented disability. Demonstrate knowledge of retention issues and practices in higher education. Receive and process student applications for the program. Recognize and use a variety of learning modalities to enhance student communication. Assist Program Coordinator with tutor coordination along with making appropriate academic referrals. Serve as a success coach for student participants. Primary responsibilities include closing stop-out gap, communicating with students and faculty, assisting students with resources, and providing timely interventions to help students in their academic progress. Assist with design and delivery of in-person and virtual workshops. Assist Manager with completing the Annual Performance Report and generating academic progress reports. Maintain student records and data entry for the program. Assist Manager with the recruitment process and retention activities. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in tutoring, tutoring coordination, and/or educational support.
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with low-income, first generation and/or disabled students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field.
Experience tutoring/mentoring college students.
Experience in administering and interpreting academic assessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Proficient computer skills with the ability to maintain databases and create reports.
Must have analytical skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of assessing educational needs and preparing academic progress reports.

Pay Rate:

$40,000 annual salary

Volunteer State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following (as allowed under the grant):

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in Health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401K with up to $50/month match, 403b, and 457
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year
• Annual Leave (if applicable)
• Sick Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

This is a grant funded position.