TRIO College Success Advisor/Peer Mentor Support

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE:                           October 7, 2019
TITLE:                          TRIO College Success Advisor/Peer Mentor Support
BARGAINING UNIT/ SALARY RANGE:  Salary and Benefits commensurate with the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Administrators Unit, Level II.
This 40 hour per week/12 months per year position reports to the TRIO Student Support Services Project Director. The TRIO Student Support Services Project at YCCC is a federally-funded program supported by a 5-year competitive renewable grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This project is currently funded through August 31, 2020.  York County Community College intends to apply for another 5 year grant which, if successful, would be for September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2025 .
Responsibilities: This full time position reports to the TRIO Student Support Services Project Director. The TRIO Student Support Services Project at YCCC is a federally-funded program supported by a 5year competitive renewable grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The College Success Advisor/Mentor Support will be assigned a caseload of 75-80 students. The person in this position will monitor academic progress, secure academic tutoring and other resources as needed for students enrolled in the TRIO SSS project.  The person in this position will also provide advice and assistance in course selection and help each participant properly prepare for meetings with a college-assigned faculty adviser to students in his/her caseload. The College Success Advisor/Peer Mentor Support will provide leadership and support for the TRIO SSS Peer Mentors. This staff member will also assist the Project Director with other project initiatives as requested by the Director
Qualifications:  Master's Degree in Education or related field.  Three years of professional experience with a variety of academic support activities in higher education including academic evaluation, academic advising, financial aid assistance, and data collection & data management Is also required.  The successful candidate must also exhibit effective (written & oral) communication and computer skills.
Desirable qualifications include experience overcoming barriers similar to those experienced by TRIO students is preferred. Skills in social media, leadership experience in a student support environment, experience using a student information database are all highly desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Starting salary along with a full benefits package will be accordance with the Maine Education Association (MEA) Administrators Unit Contract. Review of applications will begin October 21 and will continue until the position is filled.  Please submit an YCCC Employment Application available at YCCC.edu, a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Barbara Owen
Human Resources
York County Community College
112 College Drive
Wells, Maine 04090
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Any questions should be directed to Barbara Owen in Human Resources
Jane
Jane Kimball Foley, M.S.Ed
TRIO Student Support Services, Project Director
York County Community College
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
207-216-4424
2019-2020 Chair of YCCC College Council
Also proud to be a past president of the New England Educational Opportunity
Association (NEOA)