Extra Help - Program/Student Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS)

The University of Illinois Chicago is a prominent urban public research university dedicated to student success. The Extra Help Program/Student Advisor for TRIO Student Support Services provides support to undergraduate students, helping them overcome barriers to success and encouraging engagement and goal setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs that enhance and support student motivation, engagement in learning that leads to enhanced self-perception, self-confidence and self-image
• Form and lead student learning communities to improve academic knowledge e.g. individual and group tutoring, cohort engagement for integrative learning, and facilitation of student-faculty interactions
• Develop and implement programs that enhance and support the non-cognitive development of low-income and first-generation students such as development of leadership skills and mentoring activities that facilitate transition to college, persistence, critical thinking skills, and pursuit of excellence
• Develop and implement a high impact retention program that charts students’ challenges and strengths, analyze results, and assist students in setting realistic and productive short-trm and long-term goals for personal and academic success
• Develop and implement grant mandated and non-mandated programs that address academic behavior, self-regulating learning habits and effective problem-solving techniques
• Develop and implement a cohort mentoring program that matches students’ needs, increases sense of belonging, deploy effective methods to overcoming real life barriers and engagement with the campus community
• Serve as Coach to facilitate and provide guidance to the population of students whose lower socio-economic backgrounds have limited their family support, positive parental experiences, and guidance necessary to navigate day-to-day college life
• Serve as Coach to guide students toward academic excellence, self-direction on seeking scholarships, research opportunities and developing habits that promote academic success
• Develop and coordinate student program recruitment activities, including attending college day/night programs and college fairs
• Disseminate information at campus open houses or other settings
• Assists or develops and maintains promotional and marketing plans; e.g social networks, list serves, and email blasts
• Communicate with faculty and departmental administrators on behalf of students
• Provide resource referral for external issues that may affect matriculation
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required
• Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required
• Bachelor degree, additional education, training and/or work experience in a distinct academic discipline or area of specialization may be designated by the Employer. Such designations must be directly linked to the specific position description and requirements
• Experience with TRIO Programs preferred
• Experience with the Department of Education TRIO regulations and procedures preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse or underrepresented student populations similar to TRIO preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software programs preferred
• Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality educational guidance
• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in the presentation and delivery of academic programs, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, recruitment methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of educational, evaluation, and measurement principles, practices, methods, and techniques, university policies and procedures
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively; ability to develop a rapport with students

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