TRIO Success Coach

Chemeketa Community College; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemeketa Community College is seeking a TRIO Talent Search Educational, Guidance, and Career Associate to provide academic support and college preparation guidance to grant participants. The role includes recruiting and retaining students, maintaining records, and coordinating tutoring and workshops to promote success.

The position emphasizes serving low-income and first-generation students, with on-site requirements and occasional evenings/weekends, as part of a comprehensive TRIO program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, advising, counseling, or related field.
• One year mentoring youth from diverse populations or tutoring in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor participants' academic progress and college preparation.
• Meet with participants regularly to advise and support college and career exploration and planning.
• Provide guidance and make referrals as needed.
• Assist with tutoring, workshops, field trips, and other retention activities.

Skills

Career development principles

Effective communication

Teamwork and independence

Technology proficiency

Organization skills

Knowledge of low-income/first-gen学生

Knowledge of college admissions & aid

Multicultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Science/Advising/Counseling

Tools

Student Access Database

Job description

The TRIO Talent Search Educational. Guidance, and Career Associate provides academic support and college preparation guidance to low-income, first-generation, college-bound middle school and high school students enrolled in the grant-funded program. This position conducts recruitment and retention activities and serves a caseload of students in support of meeting the Grant’s objectives.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Academic & Program Support

• Monitors participants' academic progress and college preparation.
• Meets with participants regularly to advise and support their college and career exploration, academic needs, academic goals, and college planning
• Provides guidance and make appropriate referrals
• Assists with academic support, college preparation and retention activities for program participants: tutoring, workshops, field trips, etc.

Student Recruitment

• Identifies and recruits qualified students by working with program staff and grant school liaisons
• Makes recommendations to the project director for participant admission to program
• Fosters positive working relationships with grant school staff, college and university partners, other TRIO programs, and other community partners

Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintains on-going accurate case notes and student records and documentation in hard copy and Student Access Database
• Assists with the longitudinal data collection for reporting in the Annual Performance Report

Other Functions

• May supervise student workers

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications listed below. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications , we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

This is a grant funded position that requires minimum a bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Advising, Counseling, or another related field
-AND-
One-year of experience mentoring youth from diverse populations, or experience tutoring in an educational setting

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of career and academic development principles
• Excellent communication skills and well-developed public presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to participate in the retention and recruitment of students
• Skilled in use of technology and documentation of services
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Knowledge of low-income, first-generation students and their needs
• Knowledge of college admissions and financial aid process
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated experience building connections with students
• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic coursework and/or major in education, counseling, social science, or related field
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, college-bound high school students in an Advising or mentoring capacity
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Similarity in background to that of program participants
• TRIO experience
• Demonstrated skills in motivating students academically
• Database experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 12-month classified assignment at the level 13 pay grade.
• This is a grant funded position with an end date of August 31, 2031. Continuation of the position beyond this date will be contingent on grant funding.
• This position has a 6-month probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• Must enroll in or have completed certified tutor training offered by the Chemeketa Tutoring Center and receive their College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
• Must have ability to obtain Oregon Driver’s license or provide evidence of a reliable cross-district transportation plan within three weeks of hire
• If requested, requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

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