"Outreach Advisor - TRIO"

Job Details

Company Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Outreach Advisor in the TRIO Student Support Services program. Reporting to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services, the Outreach Advisor provides educational, career, and personal advisement, outreach, and referral services to eligible students participating in SUNY Schenectady's TRIO program. The Outreach Advisor works collaboratively with TRIO staff to promote student success through academic support, skills development, and engagement activities designed to assist first-generation, income-eligible students, and students with disabilities. The Outreach Advisor position is a 12-month, grant-funded appointment.

Information about TRIO: TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program of the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO SSS empowers participants to explore and achieve their academic, career, financial, and personal goals through individualized advisement, advocacy, and skill-building. The program's mission is to increase persistence, graduation, and transfer rates among eligible students

Responsibilities:

• Provide educational, career, and personal advisement, mentoring, and support services to TRIO participants.
• Conduct recruitment, outreach, and intake for eligible students consistent with federal TRIO program guidelines.
• Develop and maintain student case records and database information in accordance with TRIO and institutional reporting requirements.
• Assist students with academic planning, study skills, and technology navigation (including online course components, Microsoft Office, email, and web resources).
• Prepare and deliver presentations, workshops, and outreach events to promote TRIO participation and student engagement.
• Manage and expand TRIO's communication and social media presence, including newsletters and digital materials.
• Provide referral services to appropriate campus and community resources (academic support, financial literacy, career services, counseling, etc.).
• Assist in planning, implementing, and coordinating TRIO enrichment activities (career and educational workshops, recognition events, campus visits, etc.).
• Collaborate with other departments, faculty, and community partners to support student success.
• Participate in community service activities related to TRIO's mission and college access initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of TRIO Student Support Services.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience with Microsoft Office and social media platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with First-generation and a broad range of student populations
• Experience designing materials for recruitment and education
• Experience with online Learning Management Systems
• Experience working on grant-funded projects

Special Information:

• This position is subject to renewal based upon continued availability of grant funding.
• This role may occasionally require evening or weekend hours; however, flexible scheduling is available to support work-life balance during those times
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary:

$45,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
• Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.
• Generous Time Off - Ample vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, plus a paid college closure between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.
• Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.
• Wellness Initiatives -Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information