Student Support Services Counselor

• Implement individual counseling and academic advising sessions with students multiple times during each semester
• Ensure that each student participates in a review of their degree plan and academic progress
• Support students in understanding academic requirements, course sequencing, and institutional expectations related to degree completion
• Develop and coordinate academic, financial aid, economic literacy, graduate school, and career-related seminars
• Assist with planning and facilitating workshops that support student success and align with TRIO SSS program objectives
• Document academic performance summaries and student interactions in appropriate databases prior to and following advising sessions
• Maintain accurate counseling and advising notes and track student progress toward graduation in compliance with program requirements
• Implement recruiting strategies to support meeting the program’s enrollment targets
• Assist with outreach efforts to eligible students and provide information about TRIO SSS services and participation requirements
• Assist with coordinating and implementing peer mentoring activities and tutorial services
• Support student participation in tutoring and mentoring initiatives as part of their overall academic support
• Perform self-audits of student records and program documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and TRIO SSS grant requirements
• Assist in maintaining organized and accurate records for monitoring and reporting purposes

• Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and student database management systems
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations, including first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities

Counseling and/or advising experience in a TRIO-related higher education program