TRIO-Student Support Services Advisor

Job Overview

The University of Dubuque is a growing faith based University that is seeking a TRIO-Student Support Services Advisor. This federally-funded program at UD serves 140 students who are first-generation, low income, and/or students with a disability by providing holistic support to participants.  This is a grant funded full-time, 11-month position funded through August of 2025 with the opportunity for continued employment pending the grant being re-awarded for another five years.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain a case load of 35-55 TRIO participants each academic year by providing academic, career, financial, and personal advising and support
• Facilitate support, goal-setting, and personal growth opportunities for SSS program participants.
• Compile detailed records (will involve the creation and maintenance of confidential, separate file folders for each SSS participant that will include SSS-eligibility data).
• Coordinate, develop and facilitate SSS programming—including educational workshops, guest speakers/lecturers, cultural enrichment opportunities, and community building offerings.
• Perform extensive data entry regarding SSS participants, and maintain detail-oriented records and reports for the SSS Project Director which are critical for SSS grant reporting.
• Foster student participation in SSS workshops, events, and College 101 academic skill development lessons.
• Prioritize effective interpersonal relations and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other departments across campus on behalf of SSS participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University's Mission

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree preferred
• Higher Ed., Developmental Ed., Communication, Psychology, Social Work or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of one-year of experience in higher education working with populations similar to those that TRIO serves
• Minimum of one-year of advising or advising related work
• Experience advocating for underserved populations within areas such as policy, programming, and campus culture
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations including students, faculty, staff, administration and outside agencies
• Demonstrate good organizational skills, strong self-motivation, and accountability
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication in one-on-one situations, small and large group settings.
• Learn and maintain basic knowledge of TRIO legislation and regulations and attend professional development trainings as assigned
• Demonstrate necessary computer skills (data entry, spreadsheet, word-processing, internet, and social media)

To apply with a growing faith-based University for the TRIO-Student Support Services Advisor position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and UD employment application, located on our website, to HR@dbq.edu or to the Director of Human Resources, at the University of Dubuque, 2000 University Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001.

Applications from qualified persons with diverse backgrounds and cultures, including women and persons of color, are welcomed.  AA/EOE