Em - Trio Student Support Services Advisor

Job Details

Job Location: Eastern Maine - Bangor, ME

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Description

TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor

Date Posted: May 16, 2024

Title of Position: TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor

Bargaining Unit/Anticipated Salary Range: MEA Administrator; Level III; $45,236.44 - $50,914.02

Position Start Date: June 2024

Responsibilities: This grant-funded position reports directly to the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and is an essential member of the team responsible for providing TRIO Student Support Services to 150 eligible participants. The Advisor will work closely with students with a special focus on academic and transfer advising. The TRIO Advisor works with students to create schedules, map out academic plans, create Student Success Plans, assist with adding/dropping courses, and help students navigate the transfer process. The TRIO Advisor will also be responsible for the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester. In addition, the Advisor will assist in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the week-long summer bridge program in mid-August.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in education or a closely related field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with TRIO-eligible students (e.g., first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities).

• Effective advising experience in higher education & a passion for student-leader development.

• Familiarity with Blumen and/or Student Information Systems.

• Experience planning events and with student engagement.

• Former TRIO participant or similar background preferred.

Benefits May Include: 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employee, Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF, as well as vacation, sick, and personal time.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)

• Paid Holidays

• Statewide Locations

• Tuition Waivers

• Training

• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedure: Initial review of applications will begin on June 10th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, click on the EMCC Employment Opportunities link (https://www.emcc.edu/discover-emcc/emcc/employment/): select the position you are interested in, "Apply Now", complete the Application, along with uploading your Cover Letter, Resume and transcript(s). You will have an opportunity to upload these documents during the completion of the employment application. Applicants who fail to complete the full application requirements will not be considered for the position. Also include contact information for three professional references, including e-mail addresses.

Institutional Summary: Eastern Maine Community College offers over 30 one- and two-year programs as well as short-term and specialized training and retraining courses for business, industry, and the community. We award associate in applied science associate in science, and associate in arts degrees; certificate and advanced certificates; and documents of completion for customized, short-term programs and courses. The 72-acre campus is located in Bangor just a short drive from Maine's scenic coast and mountains.

Eastern Maine Community College is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact (207) 974-4637.

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