Program​/Student Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services Program; SSS

Extra Help - Program/Student Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS)

Location:

Chicago, IL USA
Hours per Week: 30
Salary: $32.36 per hour
This temporary position is limited to 900 hours.

The Extra Help Program/Student Advisor for TRIO Student Support Services provides intensive cognitive and non‑cognitive foundations that support academic and personal achievement for a targeted population of undergraduate students in the TRIO Student Support Services program. The position leads program participants in overcoming barriers to success, encourages active engagement and inquiry‑based learning, and institutes goal setting to achieve the goals of the grant.

TRIO is a federally funded program that serves low‑income, first‑generation, and students with disabilities.

• Develop and implement programs that enhance and support student motivation, engagement in learning that leads to enhanced self‑perception, self‑confidence and self‑image.
• Form and lead student learning communities to improve academic knowledge e.g. individual and group tutoring, cohort engagement for integrative learning, and facilitation of student‑faculty interactions.
• Develop and implement programs that enhance and support the non‑cognitive development of low‑income and first‑generation students such as development of leadership skills and mentoring activities that facilitate transition to college, persistence, critical thinking skills, and pursuit of excellence.
• Develop and implement a high impact retention program that charts students' challenges and strengths, analyze results, and assist students in setting realistic and productive short‑term and long‑term goals for personal and academic success.
• Develop and implement grant‑mandated and non‑mandated programs that address academic behavior, self‑regulating learning habits and effective problem‑solving techniques.
• Develop and implement a cohort mentoring program that matches students' needs, increases sense of belonging, deploy effective methods to overcoming real‑life barriers and engagement with the campus community.
• Serve as Coach to facilitate and provide guidance to the population of students whose lower socioeconomic backgrounds have limited their family support, positive parental experiences, and guidance necessary to navigate day‑to‑day college life.
• Serve as Coach to guide students toward academic excellence, self‑direction on seeking scholarships, research opportunities and developing habits that promote academic success.
• Develop and coordinate student program recruitment activities, including attending college day/night programs and college fairs.
• Disseminate information at campus open houses or other settings.
• Assists or develops and maintains promotional and marketing plans; e.g. social networks, list serves, and email blasts.
• Communicate with faculty and departmental administrators on behalf of students.
• Provide resource referral for external issues that may affect matriculation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Experience with TRIO Programs preferred.
• Experience with the Department of Education TRIO regulations and procedures preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse or underrepresented student populations similar to TRIO preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software programs preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non‑discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E‑Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.