Texas Southern University
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
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. 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. Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree Experience:
Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of policies, procedures, practices, and equipment; Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications; experience working with disadvantaged youths; problem-solving and decision-making; multitasking and time management; verbal and written communication. Working Conditions
Prolonged standing and/or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment. Awareness of school safety protocols. UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies.
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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
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. 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. Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree Experience:
Two (2) years to three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of policies, procedures, practices, and equipment; Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications; experience working with disadvantaged youths; problem-solving and decision-making; multitasking and time management; verbal and written communication. Working Conditions
Prolonged standing and/or walking. Handling light weight objects. Using or carrying equipment. Awareness of school safety protocols. UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies.
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