TOP Advisor

Position Type Administrative Working Title TOP Advisor Classification Title Advisor College/Division Student Affairs Department Tech Opportunities Prog Hiring Unit Tech Opportunities Program Work Location Klamath Falls Appointment FTE (%) 1.0 Position Terms/Mo 12 Full/Part time Full Time Annual Salary $38,000 - $44,000 depending on education and experience

Position Summary

Department Summary

TOP: TRiO Student Support Services

We power the potential of first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Our dedicated staff provides services and support in the following areas:

• One-on-one and group tutoring

• Academic, career, and financial aid planning

• Peer mentoring and networking with other students

• College success classes, faculty-led sessions, and workshops

• Assistance with applying for financial aid, scholarships, and grants

• Community building and cultural events

Position Summary

The TOP Advisor powers the potential of TRIO students at Oregon Tech by providing holistic and wrap-around advising support to a caseload of up to approximately 75 students. Additionally, the TOP Advisor teaches student success seminar classes, coordinates Tech Opportunities Program (TOP) events, and manages student peer mentor staff. Finally, the TOP Advisor collaborates cross-institutionally and community-wide with program stakeholders in referring program participants to services on an as-needed basis. Normal business hours may vary, depending on department need and University events.

Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related area.

• One year of experience providing direct service or advising low-income, first-generation, or disabled populations. Knowledge of social or cultural systems influencing poverty and/or homelessness.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organization and record keeping skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology. Student Affairs, or related area. OR; Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Student Affairs AND 5 years of experience in education or social services (or combined).

• Two years of experience advising/counseling college students.

• Experience working or participating in programs for historically excluded students such as TRIO

• Bi-lingual Spanish language fluency

Application Information

Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 02/01/2024 Job Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant

Initial review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document

For more information, please reach out to oithr@oit.edu

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or oithr@oit.edu.