Student Support Services /TRiO Programs-Advisor at Prairie State College in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Illinois

Job Description:

Posting Number:

H0468P

Hourly

Student Support Services /TRiO Programs-Advisor

Part-Time

Non Exempt

The Support Services Advisor will interview and advise students in all aspects of the transfer process. Monitor activities and collaborative efforts in accordance with established goals and objectives. Assist with student application and selection procedures for transfer institutions. Assist with staff trainings, and other stakeholders using regulations, 0MB Circulars, EDGAR, college policy and procedures. Plan college visits and other events designed to motivate students to transfer and graduate. Supervise all follow-up activities as directed by the project Director. Oversee the recordkeeping system that facilitates program planning, development, and evaluation.

This position reports to the Director of Student Support Services

1. Work directly with the Director to ensure that the goals and objectives of the SSS project are met. 2. Provide financial aid and personal finance counseling to support SSS students achieve their educational and personal goals and off-set the cost of college attendance. 3. Provide academic advising and counseling information services to student participants through structured individual and group meetings. 4. Provide professional support and assistance in college-wide activities related to student admission, financial aid, academic advising, registration, orientation, graduation, and overall guidance in an effort to meet program participant's needs. 5. Help with the coordination of programming relative to the SSS Project, particularly those related to recruitment, retention, graduation, transfer assistance and on/ off campus, evening, weekend and/ or overnight student related events. 6. Support and participate in both in- and out-of-classroom lives of SSS participants in an effort to enhance their development and learning experiences. 7. Maintain detailed records of all aspects of students' progress including academic, social, personal, etc., that would aid, or impede their overall success. 8. Monitor students' academic progress via electronic or written semester progress reports. 9. Assist in student outcomes research and institutional evaluation. 10. Assist the Director with completing the programs' Annual Performance Report. 11. Conduct appropriate referrals for students as necessary. 12. Actively engage in the promotion and marketing of the SSS project. 13. Assist with all aspects of program review and student retention efforts such as surveys, focus groups, orientation sessions, parent workshops and intervention groups. 14. Build and maintain positive working relationships with PSC faculty, administrators, and students to assist program participants with academic advising, counseling, referral, and information services. 15. Attend trainings and conferences for professional development opportunities 16. Performs other duties as assigned for the betterment of each program participant consistent with the role and required functions of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee typically works indoors in an environment protected from the weather. Moderate travel may be required. Physical activities include the ability to carry appropriate recruitment materials sometimes weighing up to 40 pounds.

1. Bachelor Degree in education, counseling, or other human services field is required.


2. Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with students from low-income, disadvantaged educational backgrounds.


3. Demonstrated ability to assist students in a culturally diverse environment.


4. A minimum of two-years experience advising, counseling, or volunteer work in a related field and working with economically and educationally disadvantaged persons.


5. FAFSA knowledge and experience in financial aid and financial literacy.


6. Working knowledge along with comfort level in assisting students with college and university admissions, transfer policies, and financial assistance processes.


7. Proven commitment to target participant population.


8. Ability to work in teams.


9. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

1. Experience working with TRiO Programs.


2. Experience working in a community college.


3.Working knowledge of Title IV-Federal Financial Aid.


4. Outstanding programming skills designed at enhancing the quality of the academic and personal lives low-income, first-generation and disabled students.


5. Experience with Datatel colleague.

19 hours per week.

$25.00 per hour

11/11/2024

Yes

All applications must be submitted electronically through Prairie State College website.