The TRIO-SSS Advisor provides individualized academic, career, and personal guidance for identified TRIO-SSS participants. This is a multi-year grant funded position by the U.S. Department of Education. This position requires day, evening, and occasional weekend hours and travel.

Advising

1. Provide academic, personal, financial, and career guidance to TRIO-SSS students. 
2. Explain policies, procedures, and program requirements of chosen program of study.  
3. Advise and counsel students in planning and selecting courses within the program of study for future semesters toward graduation.
4. Assist with registration; verify student prerequisites and requirements.
5. Act as a liaison for tutoring, academic concerns, and personal counseling needs. 
6. Maintain confidential records and data on advising and counseling activities and student information.
7. Consult with students regarding academic problems or concerns and assist students in obtaining support to meet specific needs.
8. Responsible for understanding objectives and criteria for the TRIO-Student Student Support Services federal grant.

Enrichment Activities 

1. Coordinate, promote, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and related videos for student development that include financial literacy, career development, time management, and student success, in conjunction with Marketing.
2. Assist in coordinating the annual TRIO-SSS graduation activity, summer leadership academy program, and cultural, enrichment and college transfer tours and events. 
3. Assist in publicizing and promoting services, resources, and activities of the TRIO-SSS program and the College. ie- newsletter, TRIO-SSS Blackboard class, email list-serve, workshops, etc. 
4. Collaborate with SGA and other organizations on campus to promote and provide student activities.
5. Assist in updating and maintaining information for students via social media, TRIO-SSS Webpage, Blackboard group, newsletter, email and text messages. 

Student Affairs Expectations

1. Participate in professional conferences and individual professional development activities to stay current on national trends and processes regarding counseling and academic advising.
2. Function as a team member of the TRIO professional staff and implement processes necessary to accomplish the goals & philosophy of the Department of Education, college, division, & grant initiatives. 
3. Assist with graduation and other College-related duties.
4. Actively participate in Student Affairs planning, evaluation, and program review.
5. Treat students and colleagues respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interaction that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
6. Serve on committees as required.
7. Perform other duties as assigned and other related duties incident to the work described herein.