Recruit, identify, and enroll eligible students in accordance
with federal grant requirements.
Manage an assigned caseload of approximately 120 TRIO SSS
participants, providing proactive outreach, individualized support,
progress monitoring, and intervention strategies designed to
promote persistence, academic achievement, and timely degree
completion.
Monitor student academic progress and implement retention and
intervention strategies that support student success.
Plan and facilitate workshops, educational events, and
enrichment activities related to academic achievement, financial
literacy, health and wellness, leadership development, graduate
school preparation, career readiness, and student engagement.
Track student participation, maintain participant records, and
ensure accurate documentation of services delivered.
Assist with collection, analysis, and reporting of program data
to support assessment efforts and federal reporting
requirements.
Supervise and mentor TRIO student leaders, peer mentors, and/or
LifeWorks student employees.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to connect
students with academic support and campus resources.
Assist with implementation of educational, and
community-building experiences that support the holistic
development of participants.
Support the Director in ensuring compliance with U.S.
Department of Education regulations and achievement of grant
objectives.
Represent TRIO Student Support Services at campus events,
recruiting activities, and institutional initiatives related to
student success.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position is well-suited for a candidate who enjoys meaningful
engagement with students, collaborative partnerships across campus,
and hands-on program leadership within a mission-driven college
environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate a genuine
commitment to student development, educational opportunity, and
helping students overcome barriers to success.
The Coordinator is expected to maintain meaningful relationships
with an assigned caseload of approximately 120 participants and
contribute directly to the program's federally established
objectives related to retention, academic success, graduation, and
post-baccalaureate enrollment.
This position is funded through the federally supported TRIO
Student Support Services grant. Berry College is currently
operating in the fifth and final year of its 2022-2027 grant cycle
and has received notification of continued funding for the
2027-2032 grant period. Continued employment remains contingent
upon the availability of federal grant funding and successful grant
renewal outcomes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree in higher
education, counseling, student affairs, social work, education, or
a related field preferred.
- Experience working with college students in advising, coaching,
mentoring, educational opportunity programs, or related
student-support roles.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting first-generation
students, students from limited-income backgrounds, students with
disabilities, and other underserved student populations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.?
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with students and
work effectively with campus and community constituencies.
- Ability to maintain confidential student information and
exercise sound professional judgment.
- Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours in support
of program activities.
Additional Information:
ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located
adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga,
TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging
academic programs with practical work experience in a residential
campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for
the needs of others above self. Our
mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our
founder instilled more than a century ago:
"
We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of
integrity who cultivate thriving communities. By combining
academic exploration with meaningful work responsibilities in a
residential setting, our approach emphasizes firsthand experience
and mentoring. We invest in the personal growth and professional
preparation of talented students from varied backgrounds, with an
enduring commitment to help those hindered by financial need.
Guided by Christian principles, we value the dignity of
individuals, the search for truth tempered with grace, and the
well-being of our neighbors."
Nationally recognized for the quality of learning and quality of
life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the
sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as
undergraduate- and master's-level opportunities in business,
physician associate studies, and teacher education. The College's
stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be
duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide
exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a
wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse
faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies
with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination
in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the
essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and
promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity
such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and
political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring
facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to
everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College.
Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed
and can be directed to
employment@berry.edu or (706) 233-4062.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit an online application, cover letter,
resume, and information for three professional references. Review
of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be
directed to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services, Cecelia
Raja,
craja@berry.edu .
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