TRIO Student Success Specialist - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

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Working Title:

TRIO Student Success Specialist - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Institution:

Riverland Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Austin

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

Job Description

The TRIO Student Success Specialist (SSS) helps students develop learning strategies and skills to succeed in education. This position provides individualized support to TRIO/SSS participants on our campuses and assists students in acquiring subject-specific knowledge and skills sets. Other essential elements include marketing of TRIO/SSS services, and continuous improvement through assessment data.

Principle Responsibilities

​1. Assist TRIO/SSS students in identifying, developing, and implementing learning strategies and study skills specific to course materials.

• Provide individualized support and success coaching for newly admitted participants and participants experiencing academic difficulty.
• Develop individual success plans for students that include identifying their skills, strengths, and interests and clarifying their educational, career, and life goals.
• Assist TRIO/SSS participants in developing time management and organization skills and motivate participants to practice self-regulation and take ownership of their academic success.
• Coordinate orientation, coaching interventions, and retention efforts with academic advising partner, as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty, Tutoring, Accessibility Services, Basic Needs Coordinator, Social Emotional Referrals, and other services to support students in obtaining their academic goals.
• Provide tutoring services to participants as needed.

2. Develop and implement intervention strategies designed to improve academic success and persistence of TRIO/SSS participants.

• Organize and lead student success workshops/seminars/study groups.
• Assist TRIO/SSS participants with setting goals and identifying, planning for, and overcoming potential obstacles and defining steps in education and career planning.
• Refer participants to appropriate academic personnel and support resources and collaborate with others to monitor and accelerate the academic progress of the students referred.
• Attend Tutoring Services and TRIO team meetings as needed.
• Build collaborative relationships with the Tutoring Center, Advisors, Financial Aid, and the Registrar's Office to support the whole student better.
• Co-sponsor of Club TRIO; helps organize events and activities that focus on SSS project goals.

3. Maintain accurate departmental and student records.

• Track numbers of students served, academic progress, and schedules that help with future planning and staffing.
• Monitor student progress towards goals.
• Update student records to reflect coaching, training, and meetings.
• Maintain records of mini-session study skill offering.

4. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree is in Math, Science, Business, Education, Social Work or related field.
• Experience supporting students in the areas of effective self-advocacy, organization, time management and study skills.
• Tutoring
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with experience in using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel between campuses and other work-related events.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Understanding of the mission of a Community and Technical College.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Somali, Karen, Amuak, Nuer, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver's license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

M-F/9:30 am - 4:00 pm