TRIO Student Support Advisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & fee assistance

Time Off

12 paid holidays per year

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

On-site child care

Learning & development opportunities

Diversity affinity groups

Job summary

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for an Advisor in TRIO Student Support Services. You will advise first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities, helping them develop academic plans, decision-making skills, and successful transfer strategies to four-year institutions.

You will assist the Director with recruiting students, creating workshops, and presenting college-success sessions, while building partnerships across departments and maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from regionally accredited college or university.
• 1 year of academic advising experience at a college or university.
• Knowledge of academic advising principles and best practices.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 3 years of academic advising experience with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Federal TRIO Programs.

Responsibilities

• Advise students participating in the TRIO program and develop educational opportunities.
• Develop and implement services to help first-generation, low-income and disabled students succeed.
• Assist the Director with recruiting students and creating workshops on college success.
• Present on college success strategies and transfer planning.
• Build partnerships with other departments and maintain compliance with student records.

Skills

Advising

Public speaking

Writing

Interpersonal skills

FERPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

The College of Southern Nevada invites applications for an Advisor in TRIO Student Support Services. You will advise first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities, helping them develop academic plans, decision-making skills, and successful transfer strategies to four-year institutions.

You will assist the Director with recruiting students, creating workshops, and presenting college-success sessions, while building partnerships across departments and maintaining compliance with