TOP Advisor - Klamath Falls, United States - Oregon Institute of Technology

Description

Posting Details

Position Details Position Type Administrative College/Division Student Affairs Department Tech Opportunities Prog Hiring Unit Tech Opportunities Program Appointment FTE (%) 1.0 Position Terms/Mo 12 Position Summary Department Summary TOP: TRiO Student Support Services
We power the potential of first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Our dedicated staff provides services and support in the following areas:

One-on-one and group tutoring

Academic, career, and financial aid planning

Peer mentoring and networking with other students

College success classes, faculty-led sessions, and workshops

Assistance with applying for financial aid, scholarships, and grants

Community building and cultural events

Position Summary The TOP Advisor powers the potential of TRIO students at Oregon Tech by providing holistic and wrap-around advising support to a caseload of up to approximately 75 students. Additionally, the TOP Advisor teaches student success seminar classes, coordinates Tech Opportunities Program (TOP) events, and manages student peer mentor staff. Finally, the TOP Advisor collaborates cross-institutionally and community-wide with program stakeholders in referring program participants to services on an as-needed basis. Normal business hours may vary, depending on department need and University events. Minimum Requirements Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related area.

One year of experience providing direct service or advising low-income, first-generation, or disabled populations. Knowledge of social or cultural systems influencing poverty and/or homelessness.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organization and record keeping skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology. Student Affairs, or related area. OR; Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Student Affairs AND 5 years of experience in education or social services (or combined).

Two years of experience advising/counseling college students.

Experience working or participating in programs for historically excluded students such as TRIO

Bi-lingual Spanish language fluency

Application Information Recruitment Type External Application Screening Begins 02/01/2024 Job Posting Close Date Background/Pre-Employment Check Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.