Program Coordinator - TRIO Student Support Services Job at Virginia VA State University
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Virginia State University is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the full-time, 12-month, federal grant funded position of Program Coordinator, for the TRIO Student Support Services, (SS).
This position will assist the Executive Director of TRiO and Associate Director of TRiO Student Support Services in the overall implementation of SSS program, objectives, activities, and services; to increase the overall retention and graduation rates of 140 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities enrolled at VSU. Services include: academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, career/college exploration, financial/economic literacy, graduate/professional school application and financial aid processes.
Virginia State University is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the full-time, 12-month, federal grant funded position of Program Coordinator, for the TRIO Student Support Services, (SS).
This position will assist the Executive Director of TRiO and Associate Director of TRiO Student Support Services in the overall implementation of SSS program, objectives, activities, and services; to increase the overall retention and graduation rates of 140 low-income, first-generation college students and students with disabilities enrolled at VSU. Services include: academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, career/college exploration, financial/economic literacy, graduate/professional school application and financial aid processes.
Minimum Qualifications
The preferred applicant/candidate should have the following MINIMUM Qualifications to be qualified:
Demonstrated Knowledge Of:
Demonstrated Knowledge Of:
- Assessment and data collection, learning styles and learning assistance strategies; experience in a coaching approach to student assistance; experience providing accommodation services to students with disabilities
- Academic advising and college, career, financial aid, and economic literacy activities and related services for SSS Eligible Students.
- Experience advising and assisting SSS Eligible Students with postsecondary course selection and graduate school admissions and financial aid process.
- Ability to maintain a caseload of participants and provide them with documented services and activities.
- Knowledge of barriers to postsecondary education faced by low income and first-generation college students.
- Professional or personal experiences in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting Participants
Demonstrated Experience in:
- The areas of staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal regulations.
- Demonstrated extensive experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged college students.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge in education, counseling, or related field;
- Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds;
- Must be capable of working a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and some travel;
- Possess effective decision making, problem solving and communication skills (oral and written).
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants showing a Master’s degree in education, counseling, or related field is strongly preferred.
Preference will be given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the SSS target population.
Preference will be given to individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the SSS target population.
Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
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:Virginia State University only accepts applications for classified positions through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (RMS).
Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. Resumes are not a substitute for a completed online application. Visit
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com to complete an online application.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Virginia State University does not discriminate on the basis of age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification); color; disability; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military service; national origin; political affiliation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation; race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists); religion; sex; sexual orientation; veteran status; or any other non-merit based factor in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . WOMEN , MINORITIES , PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Virginia State University does not discriminate on the basis of age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification); color; disability; gender identity or expression; genetic information; military service; national origin; political affiliation; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation; race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locs, and twists); religion; sex; sexual orientation; veteran status; or any other non-merit based factor in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . WOMEN , MINORITIES , PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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