TRIO Project Advisor

2 weeks ago

Richmond, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Position Summary:

The TRIO Student Support Services department in the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success is searching for a TRIO Project Advisor. The TRIO SSS STEM Project Advisor provides intentional support services relevant to academic advising, career and graduate school exploration, personal well-being, cultural enrichment, and financial literacy education to assigned first-generation, low-income, and disabled students who participate in the TRIO Student Support Services programs.

Core Responsibilities:

Student Advising (40%): Provide exemplary advising services, as outlined in the grant proposal, utilizing intrusive advising methods to support student success and increase both student retention and graduation rates for program participants.

Consistently communicate with students throughout the semester regarding their personal and academic goals. Effectively utilize the university student success management system Collaborate with university advisors to enhance services available to the students. Create a supportive and inclusive environment for eligible students.
Programming (30%): Provide relevant programming supporting the grant objectives to eligible participants.

Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting program participants. Coordinate and execute workshops/events for program participants to support and enhance grant objectives (i.e., academic enrichment, professional development, financial literacy, graduate school preparation, cultural enrichment, and personal well-being). Include a specific task that falls under this responsibility. Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance program offerings. Ensure students receive current content relevant to program offerings. Conduct ongoing evaluations of program offerings to assess student engagement and program effectiveness.
Teaching (20%): Successfully teach a semester-long first-year studies course for first-year TRIO SSS cohort participants during the designated academic term.

Execute course requirements based on university first-year studies standards. Participate in professional development related to first-year studies training and course curriculum. Utilize instructional aides and university-provided course management system to adequately support and enhance curriculum objectives.
Professional Development (10%): Engage in professional development to enhance job-related skills and remain knowledgeable of best practices and policy regarding higher education, student success, and TRIO initiatives.

Participate in state, regional, and national TRIO associations Remain informed of research and best practices associated with first-generation and low-income student success Remain informed of research and best practices associated with higher education professionals Volunteer on university-wide committee(s) as a representative of FG/LI undergraduate population Additional tasks identified by the program director
Minimum Hiring Standards:
In progress Master’s degree (at least 18 graduate credits completed) in student services, higher education leadership, counseling or a related field in order to teach 1 credit University courses and workshops related to financial literacy and counseling topics. Knowledge of or experience working with students from underrepresented backgrounds. Proficient computer skills (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Data entry technology, social media, Internet, and Search engines). Demonstrated organization, interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to foster leadership, study skills, team building exercises, and confidence building. Availability to work evenings and weekends. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed Master’s degree in student services, higher education leadership, counseling or a related field. Experience in providing case management services and advising students on college course selection, financial aid application process, and graduate school/career exploration Experience with student information systems. Professional experience supporting underserved student populations.
Other Position Details:

The TRIO Project Advisor is a restricted position funded by US Department of Education grant funding. Continued employment is dependent upon continued funding.

This position regularly meets and engages with students in-person. While virtual options are available, work will primarily be conducted on campus, in-person.

Position Number: 590770

Position Title: TRIO Project Advisor

Department: Division of Strategic Enrollment Management

Home ORG: 1904

Role Code: 35211 Student Advisor SS 1

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Salary: Up to $42,000

ORP Eligible?: No

Open Date: 6/12/24

Close Date: 6/23/24 at 7PM

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