TRIO Student Support Services Project Advisor

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Abilene Texas

A TRIO SSS (Student Support Services) Project Advisor plays a crucial role in providing support services to eligible students aiming to improve their academic performance retention and graduation rates.

• Academic Advising:
• Personal and Career Development:
• Program Coordination and Administration:
• Advocacy and Support:

• Academic Advising:

• Provide guidance on course selection degree planning and academic progress.

• Assess individual needs and develop tailored educational plans.

• Help students improve study skills time management and test-taking strategies.

• Offer support and intervention for students facing academic challenges.

• Personal and Career Development:

• Provide personalized counseling and support services.

• Assist with career exploration planning and goal setting.

• Organize and facilitate workshops on relevant topics like financial literacy college success and personal development.

• Connect students with campus and community resources.

• Program Coordination and Administration:

• Monitor and track student progress maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Assist with program-related activities events and workshops.

• Contribute to reports required by the Department of Education or the institution.

• Maintain program information and communication channels such as social media platforms.

• Advocacy and Support:

• Serve as an advocate for students with faculty staff and other departments as needed.

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations governing the TRIO SSS program.

• Promote a supportive and inclusive environment for students.

• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Knowledge of assessment and data collection learning styles and learning assistance strategies and experience utilizing a coaching approach to student assistance.
• Knowledge of academic advising and college career financial aid and economic literacy activities and related services for SSS-Eligible Students.
• Experience assisting SSS-Eligible Students with the graduation process and promoting graduate school enrollment with admissions and financial aid advising services.
• Ability to effectively maintain a caseload of Participants and provide them with documented services and activities.
• Knowledge of barriers to postsecondary education faced by low-income and first-generation college students.
• Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Participants.

• Bachelors Degree Required; Masters Degree Preferred in education counseling social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of one (1) year of appropriate and relevant professional experience working in a TRIO federal program or similar related program for disadvantaged or at-risk college students

1. Sitting for extended periods of time.
2. Looking at a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
3. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
4. Must have a valid drivers license
5. Some work during weekends and nights required (for conference travel and/or student events)

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.

ACU encourages individuals to apply that have succeeded in overcoming the disadvantages and circumstances similar to those of the targeted veteran population.