STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES COUNSELOR
Agency: Academic Affairs Location: Norfolk, VA FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Full Time or Part Time Additional Detail: Job Description
Departmental Objective: TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is the oldest retention program at Old Dominion University and is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Since 1981, TRIO SSS has provided comprehensive academic and personal support to students who are first-generation college students from limited-income families and/or students with documented disabilities.
Mission Statement: The mission of TRIO SSS is to promote student persistence, academic success, and graduation through individualized support services. These services include academic advising, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, coordination, and assistance with navigating institutional and federal processes. The program is designed to ensure students are aware of and able to access campus resources while receiving targeted support aligned with federal TRIO grant objectives.
Job Summary: The Student Support Services Counselor coordinates and implements advising services and student support activities for eligible TRIO SSS participants as outlined in the approved grant application. This position provides direct academic and personal advising to students and supports their progress toward degree completion. The Counselor utilizes student databases and institutional systems to document student interactions, track academic progress, and ensure compliance with program requirements.
Core Responsibilities:
Individual Counseling and Academic Advising: Implement individual counseling and academic advising sessions with students multiple times during each semester. Ensure that each student participates in a review of their degree plan and academic progress. Support students in understanding academic requirements, course sequencing, and institutional expectations related to degree completion.
Workshops and Seminars: Develop and coordinate academic financial aid, economic literacy, graduate school, and career-related seminars. Assist with planning and facilitating workshops that support student success and align with TRIO SSS program objectives.
Documentation and Student Records: Document academic performance summaries and student interactions in appropriate databases prior to and following advising sessions. Maintain accurate counseling and advising notes and track student progress toward graduation in compliance with program requirements.
Student Recruitment: Implement recruiting strategies to support meeting the programs enrollment targets. Assist with outreach efforts to eligible students and provide information about TRIO SSS services and participation requirements.
Peer Mentoring and Tutoring Support: Assist with coordinating and implementing peer mentoring activities and tutorial services. Support student participation in tutoring and mentoring initiatives as part of their overall academic support.
Compliance and Record Review: Perform self-audits of student records and program documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations and TRIO SSS grant requirements. Assist in maintaining organized and accurate records for monitoring and reporting purposes.
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