TRiO Achievers Program Graduate Assistant/Academic Counselor

Winthrop University; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Winthrop University seeks a graduate assistant/academic counselor for Spring 2027 with potential renewal for 2026-2027. The role manages a caseload of about 40 participants, providing academic planning, progress monitoring, and needs-based counseling.

Responsibilities include leadership council advisement, workshops, and cultural event coordination. This is a 20-hour/week position with compensation of $14,000/year ($7,000 stipend + $7,000 tuition credit).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with minimum GPA 3.0 or greater; psychology/education related field preferred.
• Current enrollment in Winthrop Counseling or related graduate program; incoming grads preferred.
• Recommendation of a Winthrop faculty or staff member (if enrolled student).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Front Page, Publisher).
• Ability to work with diverse student populations, TRIO experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive needs assessment, academic planning, and progress monitoring; maintain confidential participant records (45%).
• Provide career, social/personal, financial, and other needs-based counseling (20%).
• Develop and implement one academic skills workshop per semester (10%).
• Serve as co-advisor to TRiO Student Leadership Council; oversee activities and recruitment.
• Assist with coordination and chaperoning of one cultural event per semester (5%).
• Advocate for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. (5%).
• Other duties as assigned by the Director (5%).

Skills

Communication

Organization

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TRiO Achievers Program Graduate Assistant/Academic Counselor

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Winthrop Position Title TRiO Achievers Program Graduate Assistant/Academic Counselor

Job Purpose

The TRiO Achievers program is currently seeking a graduate assistant for Spring 2027, with the possibility of renewal for the 2026-2027 academic year. This individual will serve as part of the TRiO program’s professional staff and manage a caseload of approximately 40 program participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive needs assessment, academic planning, and on-going monitoring of participants’ progress. Coordinate the development of the Student Success Plan and document progress. Manage and maintain confidential participant activity records (45%)
• Provide career, social/personal, financial, and other needs-based counseling assistance (20%)
• Develop and implement one (1) academic skills workshop per semester (10%)
• Serve as co-advisor to the TRiO Student Leadership Council, which includes overseeing all activities of the Council, recruitment of student representatives, leadership training activities for membership, and the co-facilitation of the program’s leadership retreats. (10%)
• Assist staff with coordination and chaperoning of one (1) Cultural Event per semester (5%)
• Serve as an advocate for low-income, first-generation, and disabled students. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned by the Director (5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or greater; Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred
• Current enrollment in a Winthrop Counseling, or related graduate program; incoming graduate students are preferred
• Recommendation of a Winthrop faculty or staff member (if enrolled student)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, Front Page, and Publisher
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities; prior TRIO program participation or experience working with TRIO is preferred
• Strong organization and communication skills

Preferred Skills

This is a 20-hour per week appointment for the academic year. Workshops, cultural events, and other program activities will require the occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Compensation: $14,000/year ($7000 stipend/$7000 tuition credit).

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