TRIO SSS Advisor
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Job Location:
Menomonie, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
TRIO SSS AdvisorJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Retention SpecialistJob Duties:
Maintain regular contact with a caseload of TRIO SSS Participants
Assesses and collaborates on the development of an Individual Student Success plan with Participants and regularly monitors progress towards goal completion.
Develops and implements Participant programming for required and permissible services in order to meet the standardized objectives of the TRIO SSS project.
Facilitates workshops in multi-modalities on a range of topics related to academic success skills financial literacy career development and goal setting.
Instructs TRIO SSS project 1 credit courses: TRDIS 120 Strategies for Academic Success and TRDIS 121 Strategies for Successful Career Development
Provides support and documentation to maintain project compliance with appropriate federal regulations and institutional policies and procedures.
Enters SSS Participant data and records/services in TRIO SSS project database to meet U.S. Department of Education reporting requirements.
Assist in the development and execution of Summer Early Bridge program for new students.
Proactively collaborate with College-wide departments faculty tutors and academic support staff to advocate identify and meet the academic needs of TRIO Participants.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Makes recommendations to improve retention efforts
- Advocates for campus-wide retention initiatives
- Provides referrals to appropriate campus resources
- Maintains accurate student records including contact logs case notes and files
- Adheres to the established plan of operation curriculum process policy program procedures and all other related federal regulations
- Partners with academic advisors faculty staff students and administrative personnel to track analytics and help identify risk indicators to support data-informed retention and transfer strategies
- Communicates assists and monitors progress of students
- Monitors plans and facilitates student academic progress student programming and success plans
- May assist with Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion and/or provide financial aid/scholarship information
Department:
UW-Stouts TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) programprovidessupplemental academic support and services for its 550 student participants.The departmentstrives to increase the retention and graduation rates of first-generation students students who meet federal low-income criteria and students with disabilities.The department is funded by three federal TRIO grants: Student Support Services Student Support Services: Disability and Student Support Services: STEM.
Funding for this position is contingent upon federal funding.
Compensation:
Competitive salarycommensuratewith qualifications and experience.A six-month probationary period is.
Required Qualifications:
Minimumbachelors degreerequiredin higher education social work education counseling educational leadership or related fields from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of (2) years ofappropriateand relevant professional experience working with a TRIO federal program or similar related program/project
Minimum of (2) years of experience advising andassistingStudent Support Services eligible students with postsecondary courseselection academic advising financial aid information and processes economic literacy career development/obtainment and graduate school admissions
Professional/Personal experience overcoming barrierssimilar toproject participants
Formal training and/or work experience in programming that promotes the annual retention persistence academicstandingand graduation rates of Student Support Services eligible students
Formal training and or work experience in effective student counseling or advising specifically in the areas of guiding Student Support Services eligible students academic and non-academic goal setting and skill acquisition
Knowledge of academic advising career financial aid economic literacyactivitiesand related services for Student Support Services eligible students
Ability to effectivelymaintaina caseload of project participants and provide them with services and activities asindicateson their individual student success plan
Knowledge of disability barriers accommodations and ADA
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in higher education social work education counseling educational leadership or related fields from an accredited college or university
Experience administering and interpreting career and personality assessments (MBTI Strengths Strong Interest Inventory)
Experience instructing college-level courses in first year experience or academic success skills content
Experience with database and engagement platforms and software such as: Blumen PeopleSoft Canvas Canva Microsoft Office Suite EAB NavigateStellic
How to Apply:
Complete applications received by end of dayJanuary 4 2026are ensured full consideration.Applications submitted afterJanuary 4 2026may be reviewed at the discretion of the searchcommitteeor until position is filled.
To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:
Cover letter (*See below)
Curriculum vitaeor resume
All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager orsupervisorduring the interview process.
*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of theMinimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you needassistanceor accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need tomakereasonable accommodation for a qualifiedindividualsdisability.
Contact Information:
For questionsregardingthis position or recruitment please contact:
Search Chair:Sarah Wynn Interim Director of TRIO Student Support Services
Email:
If you needassistancewith the online application process or if yousubmittedyour application prior touploadingall the requiredapplication materials please contact:
Search Coordinator:Karrin Ruch
Email:
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.
The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates professional references questions regarding employee misconductsexual violenceandsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.
Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.
In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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