TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Volunteer State Community College; Gallatin (TN); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Longevity pay

State pension options

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Sick Leave Bank

Discount program

Résumé du poste

Volunteer State Community College seeks a TRIO Academic Retention Associate to coordinate services, mentor students, and support retention efforts. The role involves transfer guidance, tutoring coordination, and data reporting to improve academic progress for eligible students.

Responsibilities include workshops, referrals, and timely interventions, with an emphasis on first-generation and Pell-eligible students. A grant-funded position offering comprehensive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Coordinate TRIO program services and monitor student progress.
• Assist with tutor coordination and referrals.
• Serve as a success coach and support 4-year transfer planning for students.
• Design and deliver in-person and virtual workshops.
• Maintain records, assist with reporting and recruitment activities.

Connaissances

Communication

Organization

Computers

Analytics

Detail orientation

Tutoring experience

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

TRIO Academic Retention Associate
Volunteer State Community College

Title:

TRIO Academic Retention Associate

Institution:

Volunteer State CommunityCollege

Job Summary:

This position will coordinate and provide academic services for theTRIO program which will allow students to obtain academicexcellence through academic goal setting, tutoring and/or othersupport services while monitoring academic progress and buildingrelationships with the campus faculty and staff.

Job Duties:

Provide support to students for seamless transition throughcollege, including 4-year transfer assistance and academic progressfor first-generation, low-income (Pell eligible), and students witha documented disability. Demonstrate knowledge of retention issuesand practices in higher education. Receive and process studentapplications for the program. Recognize and use a variety oflearning modalities to enhance student communication. AssistProgram Coordinator with tutor coordination along with makingappropriate academic referrals. Serve as a success coach forstudent participants. Primary responsibilities include closingstop-out gap, communicating with students and faculty, assistingstudents with resources, and providing timely interventions to helpstudents in their academic progress. Assist with design anddelivery of in-person and virtual workshops. Assist Manager withcompleting the Annual Performance Report and generating academicprogress reports. Maintain student records and data entry for theprogram. Assist Manager with the recruitment process and retentionactivities. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in tutoring, tutoringcoordination, and/or educational support.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with low-income, firstgeneration 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 academicassessments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Pay Rate:

$40,000 annual salary

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

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long andshort 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 withup 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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

This is a grant funded position.