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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

TRiO Academic Advisor / Tutoring Coordinator

District-Wide, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $54K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a TRiO Academic Advisor / Tutoring Coordinator to support the Director of TRiO Student Support Services & Tutoring in implementing and coordinating tutoring services. The role involves providing academic counseling, developing tutoring processes, and ensuring compliance with TRiO objectives to enhance student success.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops effective tutoring processes and policies to support course instruction, retention, and persistence

Coordinates the alignment of tutoring services with TRiO objectives and outcomes

Reviews, updates, and evaluates tutoring data; assists Director with reports related to tutoring

Coordinates the scheduling of tutorial requests made by participants, including appropriate assessment of tutoring needs

Coordinates the development and ongoing revision of a policy and procedures manual for the tutoring program

Responsible for recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, assignment, and supervision of tutors. Evaluates tutor performance and provides ongoing tutor training and development

Keeps abreast of best tutoring practices

Evaluates and recommends processes, interventions, and materials to be used in providing academic success skills, habits, and tutorial services to students

Assists Director with tutor budgeting and resource allocation

Provides TRiO SSS participants with information about tutoring options and their responsibilities to receive tutoring services; coordinates, promotes, and facilitates individual tutoring services for TRiO participants

Coordinates services with the Disability Services office; serves as the primary Academic Counselor for TRiO participants with documented disabilities; ensures students with academic accommodations needs are met and helps them to better utilize their accommodations

Reviews, updates, and evaluates tutoring data; develops reports related to tutoring

Promotes student development, learning, advocacy, and success; and serves as the primary resource for assisting SSS participants with academic success strategies/habits, course selection, transfer planning, and financial literacy education

Assesses SSS participants' educational needs and develops an educational plan to support progress and goal completion

Conducts comprehensive intake and assessment of SSS applicants using informal and formal assessment tools; assures SSS applicants meet federal eligibility guidelines

Provides academic holistic and developmental advising, career counseling, and academic skills building and coaching services to SSS participants

Regularly monitors SSS participant progress and, when necessary, provides and/or makes recommendations for appropriate intervention measures

Responsible for maintaining a thorough knowledge of currently funded proposals for the SSS program, including program objectives and outcomes

Assures SSS participants have access to and are receiving the required services outlined in 34 CFR 646, including tutoring, information on Federal financial aid, financial literacy, and application and transfer to four year programs

Maintains satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record and ability to travel to and work from the East Campus

Assists Director in the planning and development of new and/or existing components of the tutoring program

Assists Director with tracking tutor usage and contributes to reports as required

Keeps abreast of emerging technological applications useful to student learning and tutoring

Assists students in developing learning skills strategies and assists learners with computer and other technology-based instruction and materials

Represents and advocates for the needs of low-income, first generation, and disabled students when serving on internal work groups or committees to foster an institutional climate that is supportive of these student populations

Conducts outreach among currently enrolled students to assure adequate representation of eligible students within the program

Coordinates and monitors Early Alert reports and subsequent responses for TRiO students

Maintains up to date knowledge of current BHC advising practices

Assists in recruiting TRiO participants

Refers students to appropriate college and community services

Maintains accurate and current student files

Performs other job related duties as assigned

Demonstrates Black Hawk College core values

Maintains a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of outcome-based higher education best practices

Accountable for related grant program responsibilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information

Ability to work within federal guidelines

Ability to work interpersonally and as part of a team

Qualification

Master's degreeAcademic advising experienceSupervisory experienceDisadvantaged studentsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOralWritten EnglishProblem solving skillsWorkshop facilitationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Master's degree required. Major and/or concentration in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, College Student Personnel, or Student Affairs preferred

Previous supervisory experience and/or experience supervising student workers or temporary staff required

At least two years successful demonstrated experience in academic advising or academic counseling required

At least two years direct service work with disadvantaged, low-income, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and/or other at-risk groups required

Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.) required

Oral and written English proficiency required

Demonstrated problem solving skills required

Experience conducting workshops required

Valid driver's license required and ability to travel to and work from the East Campus as needed