"TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor"

Job Details

Job Location: Eastern Maine - Bangor, ME

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: MEA Administrator; Level III; $48,711.21 - $53,228.08

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Date Posted: November 24, 2025

Title of Position: TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor

Position Start Date: December 2025

Funding: This position is funded by a US Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services grant. The grant is currently funded through August 31, 2030, but requires yearly discretionary funds to be allocated by Congress.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

This grant-funded position reports directly to the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program and is an essential member of the team responsible for providing academic and transfer advising to 150 eligible participants. The TRIO Advisor works with students to create schedules, map out academic plans, review degree audits, create academic recovery plans for students on academic probation, assist with adding/dropping courses, and help students navigate the transfer process to 4-year institutions. The TRIO Advisor will also be responsible for the TRIO Peer Mentoring program and supervise 1-2 mentors each semester. In addition, the Advisor will assist in planning student workshops, cultural experiences, and the week-long summer bridge program in mid-August.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in education, counseling, psychology, student personnel services, or a related field. Experience developing and managing educational programs in secondary or higher education. Demonstrated knowledge of developmental education and understanding of the various risk factors associated with at-risk student populations. Administrative and organizational skills; data gathering; ability to adapt to changing technologies that support teaching and participant learning. Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database software, and Student Information Systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; financial literacy background; experience coordinating activities with faculty, staff, and students in a post-secondary advising setting; knowledge of student development; understanding of the wide range of EMCC students needs, and ability to relate to a diverse student body.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated experience working with at-risk students, including those who are first-generation, low-income, and/or students with disabilities. Experience working with community college students in a college advising capacity. Preference will be given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those of SSS eligible students.

Benefits May Include

• 100% employer paid health, dental and life insurance for employee, Maine State Retirement or TIAA-CREF, as well as vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Application Procedure

Initial review of applications will begin on December 8th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To submit a complete application file, click on the EMCC Employment Opportunities link: select the position you are interested in, “Apply Now”, complete the Application, along with uploading your Cover Letter, Resume, and transcript(s). You will have an opportunity to upload these documents during the completion of the employment application. Applicants who fail to complete the full application requirements will not be considered for the position. Also include contact information for three professional references, including e-mail addresses.

Applicant must be legally eligible for employment in the United States.