TRiO Student Success Coach - Part-Time

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 seeks an Academic Specialist for a temporary contracted role. The position averages 28 hours per week and pays 22.66 per hour.

The incumbent will deliver direct services to program participants and assist the TRiO Supervisor in planning program activities. Qualifications include a degree in counseling, education, or social science, with preference for experience with disadvantaged youth and a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• Degree in counseling, education, social science, or related field is required.
• Experience with disadvantaged youth, low-income/first generation is preferred.
• Master's degree or ~3 years' experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out duties, keep records, and compile evaluation reports.
• Provide career and post-secondary information to participants in individual and group settings; emphasize STEM and financial literacy.
• Establish liaison with schools, post-secondary institutions, and community partners to support program goals.
• Evaluate participant progress and document admissions, financial aid, and enrollment progress.
• Become proficient with Blumen software and generate reports for program monitoring.
• Support TRiO activities and supervise mentors/tutors during sessions.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to records

Verbal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling/education/social science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Blumen student documentation software

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Social media tools

Job description

The Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 seeks an Academic Specialist for a temporary contracted role. The position averages 28 hours per week and pays 22.66 per hour.

The incumbent will deliver direct services to program participants and assist the TRiO Supervisor in planning program activities. Qualifications include a degree in counseling, education, or social science, with preference for experience with disadvantaged youth and a Master's degree.