Position Summary:The TRiO Student Success Coach is responsible for the successful retention, advising, and transfer of approximately 80 TRiO SSS students. The TRiO SSC teaches courses, coordinates activities, as well as meticulously documents student participation for the federal TRiO Student Support Services Grant. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding per the Department of Education.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Under general supervision:

• Provides advising related to academics, degree planning, financial aid/scholarships, career counseling, financial literacy, soft skills, helping students with disabilities obtain accommodations and other support actions as necessary for the program
• Implements retention initiatives to retain students in the program
• Provides guidance/support to help students overcome barriers and accomplish their academic goals
• Provides transfer assistance to students transferring to four-year colleges to pursue a Bachelors degree
• Assists with identifying, recruiting, interviewing and selecting students for the program
• Assists with promotion, marketing, and recruitment activities for the program
• Assist in program development and evaluation for continuous improvement
• Develops and presents workshops for program participants
• Arranges and participates in cultural enrichment activities for program participants
• Maintains comprehensive records of services provided and program participant contacts
• Teaches TRiO Skills courses
• Assists in the input and maintenance of program data in the database system
• Develops individualized academic success and degree plans for participants
• Registers students in courses each semester
• Coordinates and participates in campus visits to 4-year colleges and universities
• Coordinates and supervises the TRiO Mentor Program and co-facilitates the TRiO Student Organization
• Advocates for the success of program participants by collaborating with faculty/staff and serving on appropriate campus committees

The preceding duties are provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by this position. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Experience- Two years experience in academic advising, assessing, instructing, tutoring, and/or assisting in an educational setting involving student activities, confidence-building experiences and fostering leadership skills. Experience working with similar populations or in a TRiO program preferred.

Education- Bachelors degree required, in education (preferred), counseling or related field.Masters degree preferredin education, counseling, social work, or higher education administration.

Skills/Experience:Academic advising, financial aid, college admissions, degree requirements, career counseling, student development theory, academic study skills, transfer processes, disability services and best practice models, which address barriers for first generation and low-income students.

Ability to:Communicate effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty and staff. Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of economically and educationally disadvantaged individuals, as well as students with disabilities. Coordinate and evaluate the activities of students by identifying measures of system performance and the actions needed to improve performance.

*Strong Communication and Computer Skills required

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is r gularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., occasional nights and weekends

Travel Requirements:Some travel is required. Student Success Coaches accompany students on campus visits and cultural enrichment activities that may require overnight travel. Professional development may also necessitate travel that may include overnight travel.

Salary Range: Contingent upon education and experience

Why Work at State Fair Community College:

SFCC provides relevant and responsive learning experiences that empower our students and communities to prosper. As part of our strategic plan we want to ensure, and optimize, institutional health by establishing and promoting a culture of employee well-being, making SFCC the premier choice for employment in our area.

As part of our commitment to be the employer of choice, SFCC offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that, in addition to a base salary, includes:

1. $10,000 a year in paid health and dental coverage for our employees
2. 12 days per year vacation, which employees start accruing day one
3. 15 days per year in sick time, again start accruing day one of employment
4. Generous time off with the closing of campus for holidays and breaks totaling 29 days per year in addition to vacation and sick time
5. Tuition Waivers (scholarships for SFCC and CMU) that cover 100% of the tuition for our employees and covered dependents up to a Bachelors Degree and 100% covered tuition for our employees on a Masters Degree through CMU
6. Educational Advancement - Faculty can apply to move up a level on the salary schedule or staff can apply for an additional $1,000 to their salary upon completion of an additional degree.
7. A lucrative retirement plan through the Missouri Teachers Retirement Program (PSRS/PEERS, 14.5 or 6.86% contribution respectively)
8. Flexible work and scheduling options

*Completed applications will include SFCC application, cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts. (Official transcripts will be required upon offer and acceptance of the position.) Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.