Program Advisor – TRIO McNair Scholars Program

This position is responsible for ongoing recruitment of eligible participants for the for the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program), a federally funded TRIO Program. This role provides academic support which includes enrollment processes, course selection, monitoring academic progress, holistic advising, and providing other resources that will help prepare eligible participants for doctoral studies. This is a grant funded position.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Meet with McNair Scholars to administer the initial individual needs assessment instrument; collect and organize additional information regarding needs assessment (e.g. from transcripts, letters of reference, campus support offices).
• 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 and holistic career, academic, and personal advising to participants as needed to facilitate the achievement of the students' educational goals.
• Aid students by exploring academic and financial resources and options, providing guidance regarding course selection, student success, and reviewing academic progress.
• Monitor student grades throughout the year to ensure their success and provide referral of tutoring services, as needed.
• Plan and conduct workshops and trainings on student success, student development, and personal growth issues.
• 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 programs, special events, and functions for program participants.
• Oversee website maintenance, marketing, and social media efforts of the program.
• Assist with coordinating, planning, and chaperoning for student conferences, travel, or other related duties with both internal and external contacts.
• Process student employee timecards and maintain appropriate records and budget.
• 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 using various social media platforms and creating outreach materials (flyers, brochures, etc.).
• 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 perform outreach and recruitment efforts.
• 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.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's target population.
• 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 programming and events.
• 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.

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

Salary: $45,000 - $47,000, commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Campus: Allendale, MI

How to Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers . Attach a cover letter and resume to the online application. If you need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Application Deadline: Application review begins January 27 . This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

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.