TRIO Advisor

Lake-Washington-Institute-of-Technolog; Firloch (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) seeks a TRIO Advisor to support eligible students and implement program initiatives. The role focuses on academic planning, career guidance, tutoring referrals, and workshops, aligning with grant requirements and college policies.

The advisor will conduct intake, provide advising and mentoring, and collaborate with TRIO staff while promoting equity and inclusion across campus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in education, social work, psychology, or related field.
• Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to mentor a diverse student population, including first-generation and underrepresented groups.
• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for diverse populations.
• Experience with multi-format technology (Microsoft Office, student management systems, social media).

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide services to eligible TRIO participants to help them achieve academic goals.
• Educate the college community about program goals and eligibility requirements.
• Recruit and serve participants per grant guidelines.
• Advise on course selection, degree requirements, transfers, and program procedures.
• Provide intake and individualized advising to meet participant needs.
• Coordinate group activities and workshops to clarify goals.
• Present orientation sessions and participate in early intervention strategies.
• Maintain participant records and reporting files; ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Active listening

Advising

Orientation sessions

Career guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student management systems

Social media

Job description

About Our College

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.

Summary of Position

TRIO Advisor - 80% Full-Time, 32 hours/week.

The TRIO advisor will plan and implement TRIO program initiatives including support services such as academic planning, career guidance, referral to tutoring, financial and academic workshops, to meet the educational goals of students who meet the eligibility requirements of the program. Conduct these responsibilities in line with policies and procedures of the college and the requirements specified in the respective grant application and amendments. This is an administrative position that reports to the TRIO Project Director.

• Plan and provide services to students with disabilities, low-income, and first-generation students so they can fully benefit from college instructional programs, student activities, and administrative support

• Educate the college community regarding the goals and objectives of the grant, including program participant eligibility

• Recruit enrolled students and successfully serve participants per grant guidelines

• Administer, interpret, and evaluate technical, academic and career assessments; provide advising, educational, and career planning for prospective and enrolled students

• Advise students regarding technical and academic courses, program admission procedures and prerequisites, degree requirements, transfer information, and related college information

• Provide intake to support advising and educational planning, to include a personal plan of support services to meet the needs of each program participant

• Provide students information regarding colleges policies and procedures

• Provide assistance in the completion of financial aid applications and referrals to alternative funding sources; collaborate with alternate funding sources and college staff on student needs

• Demonstrate strong active listening skills to understand and address student needs and concerns. Engage with students on a variety of emotional and stress-related topics, offering empathy and providing immediate support and appropriate on campus or community referrals

• Collaborate and cross train with TRIO staff members to support shared goals

• Provide individualized study skills appointments to aid students in building self-regulated learning techniques

• Develop, implement, and coordinate group activities and workshops to assist students in clarifying academic, financial, and career goals

• Present individual and group orientation sessions; facilitate early intervention strategies; be a role model and a mentor for participants

• Advise and inform college staff and faculty regarding program services

• Respond to inquiries from prospective students, outside agencies, general public and other technical and community college personnel regarding the TRIO grants

• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the college, the program, federal and state agencies

• Maintain comprehensive participant records and related program files; maintain database of student records for reporting services

• Assume and effectively discharge other duties as assigned

• Provide transfer advising to students applying to LWTech Bachelors programs or transfer institutions

• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree is required; preferably in education, social work, psychology, or related field.

• Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to provide effective advising and mentoring to a diverse population of students especially first-generation to college, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

• Experience with and ability to use multi-format technology for the successful completion of assignments, like: Microsoft office suite (including outlook), student management systems, social media, etc.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to explain college process to students clearly.

• Demonstrate patience and calm when working with students experiencing stressful solutions.

• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual or have a disability or have a first-generation and /or low-income background to apply. TRIO alumni are encouraged to apply.

Salary is $4,303.00per month. This is a full-time, 32 hour per week position. Working hours are typically 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday; some evening hours as needed. In-person position with one remote day per week.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility to Work

In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire. LWTech does not currently sponsor HB-1 visas. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment.

Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment. Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's affirmative action policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, affirmative action office/Title IX coordinator, [phone].

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of availability of annual security and fire safety report: in compliance with the Jeanne Clery disclosure of campus security policy and crime statistics act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech's annual safety report (ASR) is available online at www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Sexual Misconduct

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.