SSS-TRIO Program Counselor

University of Idaho

SSS-TRIO Program Counselor

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Enrollment Management

Employee Category: Exempt

Pay Range: $39,264 annually or higher to commensurate with experience.

FTE: .923/11 Month

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The SSS-TRIO Program Counselor provides individualized personal and academic counseling, coaching, guidance and advocacy to assist first-generation college students, students from low-income homes and students with disabilities to thrive and graduate. Program Counselors are also responsible for event planning, coordinating programs and teaching and maintaining documentation and data management for federal reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters’ degree

• One year of professional work experience advising or counseling secondary or post-secondary students or experience working in a TRIO Program

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Experience:

• Two years of professional work experience advising or counseling college students or experience working in a TRIO Program.
• Experience working with diverse populations, contributing to campus diversity efforts, and/or evidence of cultural competence.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Experience working with students with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD or on the autism spectrum.
• Prior involvement with a TRIO program.
• Experience as a first-generation college student, being from a low-income home, or living with a disability.
• Licensed Social Worker or Counselor in the State of Idaho.

Skills/Ability to:

• Understanding of Hispanic culture and ability to communicate in Spanish, both verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:



Required Licensures, Certifications or other

• SSS-TRIO Program Counselors work with about 75 assigned students and are responsible for at least one program area. Most of the meetings will be in-person, face-to-face. While the general workday will be from 8:00-5:00, some meetings and events will take place during evening hours and on weekends

Posting Number: SP003343P

Posting Date: 04/20/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before May 29, 2022 will receive first consideration. The posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the required qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume WILL NOT be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.



Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.


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