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TRIO Outreach Advisor
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TRIO Outreach Advisor
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Eastern Gateway Community College is now accepting applications for a TRIO Outreach Advisor. This is a part-time, grant-funded position in the TRIO EOC department. The Outreach Advisor will go to schools and businesses in the Mahoning Valley to recruit students for the program. This position is based on our Youngstown, OH Campus and night and/or weekend work may be necessary.
SUMMARY
This is a part-time, grant-funded position in the TRIO EOC department. Employment is contingent on the continuation of the funds from the TRIO EOC grant.
The Outreach Advisor will go to schools and businesses in the Mahoning Valley to recruit students for the program. The Outreach Advisor will identify and select participants’ and provide comprehensive services to postsecondary schools, mentors, tutors, ABLE/GED centers, businesses, agencies, and communities. This position will conduct various outreach and recruitment events and activities. Travel is required and the employee will be reimbursed for recruitment travel.
The Outreach Advisor will be responsible for assisting in the successful implementation of all project activities, including outreach, advising and counseling. Responsibilities will include assistance in outreach management, outreach program monitoring, and refer participants to GED /ABLE or high school reentry and mentoring, serving as the EOC outreach liaison to the College and community
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as an advocate, a mentor, or an ombudsman to guide, assist, support, and advise in removing barriers that prevent students from receiving degrees and/or completing programs
- Assists students in removing stressors or obstacles along their educational journey to degree completion
- Assists with a cohort of students at EGCC for tracking, monitoring, and assessing behaviors and performance from the start of the semester to the end
- Assesses the student’s stages of development (academic, career, and personal) and promotes growth by determining suitable development tasks. Advises student on academic, career, and personal issues; provides the student with appropriate support services, if needed, refer the student to external support services
- Assists student in identifying factors that contribute to lack of academic, career, personal progress; helps student examine alternatives when progress is unattainable
- Collaborates with student’s instructor and advisors to ensure the student is progressing toward completion
- Provides information and statistical data, such as detailed enrollment and performance statistics on the special program; analyzes data and writes reports as requested; maintains student academic files
- Maintains contact with students and guidance counseling and processing services to potential students
- Assists in the outreach development of the EOC grant proposal
- Learns to interpret federal regulations as they apply to our grant
- Assists in the preparation of both narrative and fiscal reports
The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.
EDUCATION & SKILLS
- A Bachelor’s degree in Guidance Counseling, Education, Psychology, Sociology or another related field is required
- Five years of experience in the area of higher education or in the administration of projects that serve first-generation, low income, and/or students with accessibility concerns is preferred
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong computer skills
- Previous teaching experience
Eastern Gateway Community College prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants and employees due to race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those terms are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law and any effective Executive Order, in making any employment-related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to hr@egcc.edu
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