TRIO Academic Advisor
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision the TRIO Academic Advisor is responsible for providing comprehensive academic, career, personal, and financial advising services to a caseload of program participants. This position plays a critical role in supporting first-generation and low-income students by fostering a college-going culture, promoting postsecondary access, and ensuring successful student outcomes. The advisor will work closely with students, parents, school personnel, and community partners to deliver individualized support and group-based programming.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Organized, display leadership skills and college career awareness
Essential Duties Summary
- Provide academic, personal, career, and financial aid advising through individual and group sessions, workshops, and ongoing support services.
- Recruit and support a caseload of eligible TRIO participants, guiding them through academic planning, college exploration, and career development.
- Strengthen the college-going culture within target schools by engaging both students and parents with information on college admissions, degree programs, certificate options, and financial resources.
- Collaborate with target school staff, campus departments, and community partners to promote student participation in college and career readiness events.
- Coordinate and assist with campus visits, college fairs, career days, scholarship searches, and TRIO-sponsored programming.
- Maintain accurate and confidential advising records, document student interactions, assess needs, and track student progress in accordance with program goals and federal guidelines.
- Attend professional development trainings to stay current on trends in college admissions, financial aid, and career pathways.
- Attend professional development trainings to create awareness of current trends in the areas of college admission requirements and career explorations.
- Develop and conduct in-service workshops and seminars to promote college access and awareness among students, families, and campus/community stakeholders.
- Share best practices and collaborate with colleagues in similar roles to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of TRIO program objectives.
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