TRIO Student Support Specialist

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Program Support Specialist will serve as one of the primary advisors for all

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students (first generation, low income and/or disabled) through the adoption of a highly intrusive advising model. Serve as one of the advisors for all

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students. Assist in the recruitment and selection process for all eligible students. Adopt a highly intrusive advising model as part of the

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care team to motivate students to seek help when they need it, through social interaction, one-on- one advising meetings, and forming strong relationships with students. Work with

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students to develop a transfer plan. Works with

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access team to develop an educational plan for advisees. Monitor and communicates academic progress. Track all interactions with students. Promote involvement in campus activities and organizations and plans, schedules, co-facilitates workshops. Collaborate with community resources in order to build a community network that assists

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students obtain internships, job placement, job shadowing, and further instructional workshops and programming. Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred. Knowledge of

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populations and intervention strategies Experience with adult learners Supervisory and/or instructional experience Ability and commitment to facilitate the progress and success of

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eligible students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co-workers, students, and campus and community partners. Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, to maintain and access paper and electronic files. Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people. Ability to function collaboratively as part of the

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access team. Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness. Positive attitude. Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision. Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record. Normal Office Light work (lift 10 lbs.) Other physical requirements (note): The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle