TRIO Academic Counselor

Job description

Calvin University Job Description: Job Title: TRIO SSS Academic Counselor Department: Student Success: Reports To: Director of TRIO Student Support Services Status: .5 FTE, mid-August to mid-May SUMMARY: The TRIO SSS Academic Counselor works for the retention and persistence of first-generation students, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities connected to the TRIO Student Support Services program. The position works broadly with students to resource individuals and aid their success. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Assist in recruiting potential TRIO students for participation in the TRIO SSS program at Calvin Discovery Days and other admissions-related events. Proactively build relationships with students in the TRIO target populations (low income, first-generation, and/or students with disabilities). Participate in (and assist as needed) programming for targeted student populations to achieve TRIO related goals. Attend weekly TRIO team meetings with TRIO student ambassadors and staff. Organize and facilitate the TRIO textbook library each semester. In collaboration with the Associate Director, plan, execute, and attend th...