TRIO EOC Advisor: College Access & Financial Aid

Kilgore College; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week for a healthy work–l

Health, life, and income protection

Retirement program

Recreational facilities access

Tuition scholarships

Job summary

Kilgore College seeks a Specialist for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to provide academic, career, admissions, and financial aid guidance to program participants while assisting with coordination and daily operations of the EOC. Responsibilities include record keeping, campus visits, data collection for reporting, FAFSA assistance, workshops, and building partnerships with area colleges.

A Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least two years in counseling are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Experience counseling or advising (career/transfer/financial aid).
• Two years' experience in counseling or higher education.
• Experience with non-traditional and disadvantaged students.
• Excellent oral and written communication; confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, career, admissions, and financial aid guidance.
• Assist with daily operation and record keeping of the EOC program.
• Coordinate campus visits and workshops for participants.
• Develop relationships with area colleges and community partners.
• Assist FAFSA completion and data collection for reporting.
• Foster an inclusive climate for low-income, first-generation students.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Database management

Job description

Kilgore College seeks a Specialist for the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) to provide academic, career, admissions, and financial aid guidance to program participants while assisting with coordination and daily operations of the EOC. Responsibilities include record keeping, campus visits, data collection for reporting, FAFSA assistance, workshops, and building partnerships with area colleges.

A Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least two years in counseling are