Program Advisor - TRIO Educational Talent Search (Adjunct)

This position for the TRIO Educational Talent Search, a federally funded TRIO Program, will be responsible for ongoing recruitment of eligible participants for the program and providing academic support, includes enrollment processes, course selection, monitoring academic progress, holistic advising, and providing other resources that will help participants meet their educational and occupational goals and gain entrance to secondary and post-secondary programs. This is a grant funded position.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Responsible for ongoing recruitment of eligible participants for the program to meet caseload and program requirements; assist program leadership in reach programs goals and objectives.
• Provide academic assessment of participants, distribute information about post-secondary opportunities and re-entrance to a secondary educational program, and assist participants with post-secondary college applications and financial aid applications.
• Monitor student grades throughout the year to ensure their success and provide referral of tutoring services, as needed.
• Plan and conduct workshops, lessons, online programs, and presentations for students and/or parents and build and maintain relationships with students and parents (in-person and virtual), includes traveling to schools that participate in the program and home-visits.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation of all program participants and services and contribute to completing the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the U.S. Department of Education.
• Review and maintain student files and other documentation to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and federal guidelines.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise field trips to post-secondary institutions, cultural events, or career exploration opportunities.
• Assist with the application and writing process of TRIO grants.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with schools and community groups, includes extensive travel to target schools and agencies to conduct meetings and workshops with students, parents and/or school district personnel.
• Collaborate with internal and external campus partners, participate in TRIO related events, and serve on committees as needed.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in higher education, advising, career programing, or related field.
• Experience managing and supervising teams.
• Experience planning and executing programming and events.
• Experience working with programs for income dependent and/or first-generation students and ability to effectively advise and advocate for those students from the target population.
• Experience in grant writing, administration, and/or grant management.
• Experience in budgeting, planning and management.
• Ability to navigate computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Suite, and other products.
• Strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and access to higher education.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to participating schools or organizations ; some nights and weekends may be required.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Master’s degree in education/education leadership, counseling, student affairs, or related field.
• Higher education experience.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale programing and events.
• Experience working with 6-12th grade youth or post-secondary students in the areas of academic advising, career exploration, college preparation.
• Knowledge of TRIO or other higher education academic programs and support services and effective practices supporting student recruitment, retention, and development.
• Experience using design software (such as Canva or Photoshop) to create outreach materials.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment. Some travel and evening/weekend work is required throughout the year.

Minimum Starting Salary: $44,000; Commensurate with experience.

• Limited benefits package including medical, life insurance, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Job Type: 12-month Adjunct, Full-time

Department/Division: TRIO Educational Talent Search/Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach

Campus: Grand Rapids

How To Apply: Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Posting will close on September 20, 2024.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.