Part-Time TRIO Program Specialist

Provides direct services to TRIO participants. Secondary: responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and management of the TRIO Student Support Services program.

This part-time position is grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO initiative for 12-months, continuation status contingent upon the availability of future grant funding. The current grant is through 8/31/2025.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists Director and TRIO Coordinator in ensuring that the TRIO project is implemented in accordance with all grant rules, regulations, and applicable federal laws
• Assists recruitment efforts of TRIO applicants
• Responsible for providing direct services and programming for TRIO participants
• Records general data for each TRIO participant (activity attendance, financial aid, scholarships, employment opportunities, social services, etc.)
• Provides guidance, coaching, support, standards, and accountability to TRIO participants relationship to the program
• Participates in a comprehensive, 360-degree early warning system for TRIO students facing difficulties
• Participates in case management and follow-up
• Contributes to the management of the TRIO Resource Center (virtual and/or in person) and online program systems (i.e., OrgSync, Canvas, Facebook, Zoom, program website, etc.)
• Assists in the coordination and presentation of TRIO seminars and other events
• Assists the TRIO Director, TRIO Coordinator, and TRIO Program Assistant in the creation of literature, materials, policy / procedure, and reports
• Partners with other services / programs (both inside and outside the college) as well as college employees, coordinating efforts and sharing resources
• Along with Director and TRIO Coordinator, assists with the management of the TRIO Leadership Council, a registered student organization with the Ivy Tech Office of Student Life
• Attends national, regional, and local conferences as funding allows
• As a college employee, assists in efforts that support the Ivy Tech Community College mission
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
*This position is grant funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s TRIO initiative for 12-months, continuation status contingent upon the availability of future grant funding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred with a concentration in a relevant field required
• Experience in educational programs serving disadvantaged student populations (preferred)
• Experience in the implementation and quantitative/qualitative evaluation of programming (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of applicable federal regulations
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Personal background as a low-income, first-generation, and/or disabled postsecondary student (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous mentoring or advising experience preferred

• Previous experience with tele-conferencing platforms such as Zoom preferred
• Independent work effort
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Must be able to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in accordance with FERPA
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and maintain working relationships and contacts with administrators both inside and outside the organization

• Ability to be a self-starter and provide timely and consistent follow-up when given program/project related tasks
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions

Other Requirements:

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment
background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome. Official transcripts required upon hiring.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questi