EM - ADVISOR of TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES (SSS)

MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM•Bangor, ME

2d•$48,711 - $53,228

About The Position

This grant-funded position reports directly to the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and is an essential member of the team responsible for providing academic and transfer advising to 150 eligible participants. The TRIO Advisor works with students to create schedules, map out academic plans, review degree audits, create academic recovery plans for students on academic probation, assist with adding/dropping courses, and help students navigate the transfer process to 4-year institutions. The TRIO Advisor will also be responsible for the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester. In addition, the Advisor will assist in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the week-long summer bridge program in mid-August.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 2 – 4 years of experience in a related area.
Ability to participate as a team member
Ability to work with underprepared and “at-risk” students.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Financial literacy background
Experience coordinating activities with faculty, staff, and students in a post-secondary advising setting
Knowledge of student development
Understanding of the wide range of EMCC students’ needs, and ability to relate to a diverse student body.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with a student information system is highly desired.
Excellent and proven effective advising experience in higher education is preferred.
Former TRIO participant desired.
Experience developing and managing educational programs in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental education and understanding of the various risk factors associated with at-risk student populations.
Administrative and organizational skills; data gathering; ability to adapt to changing technologies that support teaching and participant learning.
Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, and Student Information Systems.
Demonstrated experience working with at-risk students, including those who are first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities.
Experience working with community college students in a college advising capacity.
Preference will be given to individuals who have overcome barriers similar to those faced by SSS-eligible students.

Responsibilities

Providing academic and transfer advising to 150 eligible participants.
Working with students to create schedules and map out academic plans.
Reviewing degree audits.
Creating academic recovery plans for students on academic probation.
Assisting with adding/dropping courses.
Helping students navigate the transfer process to 4-year institutions.
Responsible for the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester.
Assisting in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the week-long summer bridge program in mid-August.