Student Success Splst

TRiO Student Support Services SSS federally funded by the Department of Education at the University of New Mexico-Taos is seeking a part-time .50FTE highly motivated Student Success Specialist to work in a dynamic student-centered environment supporting program participants, first-generation high financial need, and/or students with documented disabilities, to reach their academic goals funded to serve 170 program participants year-round.

UNM Taos TRiO-SSS Mission

We will increase the retention, transfer, and graduation rates of TRiO-SSS participants at The University of New Mexico-Taos by engaging participants in a student-centered environment to assist in the learning of strategies to navigate college more skillfully and reach degree completion. We are committed to providing excellent academic advising and access to financial literacy education, college tours, cultural events, and workshops to empower TRiO-SSS participants to thrive in higher education.

The Student Success Specialist must have experience providing individual-centered support services and implementing student success initiatives to fulfill the jobs and duties of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Providing ongoing academic advising services • Student success workshop sessions • Assisting in filling out FAFSA applications • Support services based on students individual needs and career exploration • Assisting TRIO SSS personnel in the development and delivery of outreach and retention programs

Requirements:

• Understanding TRIO SSS program mission and objectives to execute student success initiatives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives set forth by the grant funder, Department of Education. • Providing proactive advisement, including explaining degree requirements and university policies to prepare personalized graduation plans, which will include academic and career goals along with semester schedules based on where the students needs and goals. • Assisting with recruitment, outreach, and retention activities designed to identify, attract, retain, and serve TRIO SSS students feel comfortable providing information about the program to campus students, staff, faculty, and local community. • Assisting in the preparation and delivery of workshops TRIO SSS program academic success, time management, study skills, financial literacy, FAFSA applications, career development, etc. to help students learn about the TRIO SSS program, provide information and support in matters that will prepare program students to be successful in college and in life. • Assisting students to fill out their FAFSA applications, providing financial aid and financial literacy information as applicable. • Receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel and professional development opportunities to carry out activities and assignments of the TRIO SSS grant program. • May assist TRIO SSS personnel in representing the program to internal and/or external constituencies as well as advising student organizations related to the population of interest as appropriate to the program. • Assist TRIO SSS staff to program and travel with students for programmed activities, campus tours of 4-year colleges, cultural events, and student leadership opportunities.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and ability to learn data management systems such as Banner, LoboWeb, StudentHub, UNM Canvas, and Student Access TRIO SSS student records management system. • Maintaining thorough and accurate records of all services provided throughout the year. • This position reports to TRIO SSS Director.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintaining a professional and ethical relationship with students, staff, and faculty. • Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to fulfill the TRIO SSS grant objectives and goals.

Work Schedule:

• Tuesday - Thursday work schedule