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Student Support Services Project Advisor
Position Title: Student Support Services Project Advisor
Reports To: Student Support Services Project Director
Position Type: Full-Time, Administration
Minimum Pay Rate: $41,132.75 (Pay Grade 104)
Posting Date: October 28, 2026
General Summary:
The Student Support Services Project Advisor is responsible for guiding and monitoring project participants' academic progress and providing support services, including academic, career, and transfer advising, and the tracking of participant performance. Provides personal mentoring services, assists students with the completion and continual updates of plans for student success, and referrals to appropriate resources, along with other necessary support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Examples of duties performed by this position include:
- Provide academic advising and develop personalized academic plans for students to successfully meet graduation requirements and/or transfer to a four-year college.
- Establish and maintain mentoring relationships with caseload of program students.
- Assist students through the transfer process, including researching transfer colleges, transfer applications, and scholarships/financial aid assistance.
- Provide career advising to students (career exploration, resume/cover letters, job search, etc.)
- Meet one-on-one with students for intake interviews to assess student needs and develop a plan for the student's success.
- Maintain frequent communication with identified students using multiple means, including in-person sessions, texts, phone calls/voicemails, emails, and video conferencing.
- Maintain appropriate documentation pertaining to student sessions
- Monitor student academic progress through early alert system, regular check-ins with students, and proactive communication with faculty and staff to assess student progress. Provide intervention and address areas of need when necessary.
- Administer and assess career, personality, and learning style assessments.
- Assist students through the financial aid process, including FAFSA completion, finding/applying for scholarships, SAP appeals, and understanding student loans. Collaborate with the financial aid staff to assist with the process.
- Provide students with resources to develop skills and knowledge about financial literacy
- Coordinate services with other GOCC student support programs (i.e. OSSP, disability support).
- Refer to other resources on campus and in the community.
- Develop and facilitate engaging student success workshops.
- Coordinate and participate in recruiting events and activities including classroom visits, informational tables, campus-wide events, etc.
- Coordinate and participate in student trips, including four-year college visits, volunteer activities, and educational enrichment.
- Create communication and marketing publications such as flyers, social media graphics, brochures, infographics, and e-newsletters, collaborating with the Communications and Marketing Department as needed.
- Collaborate with other departments and participate in college-wide or department initiatives.
- Assist with continual program assessment and improvement of procedures, services, and student activities.
- Attend relevant in-person and virtual conferences and professional development to continually improve and grow as a TRIO advising professional.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in education, social services, psychology, or related area.
- Two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting to groups.
- Knowledge and skills in the use of computers and significant software programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, Zoom, and other web applications.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends, as needed, for student activities/trips.
- Valid driver's license (will transport students on off-campus trips).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in counseling, education, psychology, social work, or a related area.
- Prior working experience with, or a demonstrated understanding of, the challenges and needs of TRIO-served students (including first-generation, low-income, disabled, etc.).
- Familiarity with TRIO programs and related legislation and regulations.
- Experience with Ellucian Colleague, Watermark Student Success and Engagement, StudentAccess, and Canvas.
- Knowledge on student retention best practices.
- Experience in career advising and/or helping people prepare for employment (writing resumes and cover letters, job searches, career assessments, etc).
- Certification for Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Strong Interest Inventory, and/or Appreciative Advising
- Licensed as a social worker, therapist, or counselor.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following materials:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
Application materials may be submitted by mail or email:
By Mail:
Human Resources
Glen Oaks Community College
62249 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
By Email:
hr@glenoaks.edu
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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