Part-time TRiO Academic Advisor

POSITION PURPOSE: 

The Part-Time Academic Advisor will work directly with the TRIO SSS staff, under the supervision of the TRIO Director. This position will provide courteous, accurate, and professional assistance to students, faculty, staff and the community. As a member of the TRIO SSS staff, this position will be responsible for assisting with providing retention and academic advising services to TRIO students.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide courteous, accurate, and professional assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the community. 
• Assist students with scheduling and the use of Colleague and Self-Service to plan and input student schedules. 
• Collaborate with TRIO Academic Advisors and students to create Academic Success Plans. 
• Assist team members with creating fliers, brochures, newsletters, files, updating departmental forms, and creating other forms for publicity.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of TRIO success workshops. 
• Assist with computer work using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. 
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access information, to maintain records, to generate reports, and to communicate effectively. 
• Provide exemplary customer service to everyone who visits the TRIO Center. 
• Willingness to work in a busy environment with numerous interruptions. 
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in the Spanish language is strongly preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship, communication, organizational, and promotional skills required.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals coupled with interaction with community leaders, city, county, and school officials, administrators, faculty, staff, and students. 
• Ability to utilize computer technology to access information, to maintain records, to generate reports and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Capable of handling multiple responsibilities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and the ability to function as a team player.
• Willingness to work in a busy environment with numerous interruptions.
• Willingness to work some evenings and an occasional weekend if called upon.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a higher education environment. 
• Previous TRIO experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Variances from regular working hours may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
• Busy working environment with numerous interruptions.

SALARY:  $12.00 per hour / up to 19 hours per week