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Greetings from UTSATRIO SSS Program!
The TRIO Student Support Services Program at the University of Texas San Antonio is
seeking to fill the position of a fulltime Advisor. Please pass this information along to
anyone you think may be interested in the opportunity. Our posting will remain open until
7/28/16 at midnight. This is a newly funded SSS program, funded until 8/31/2020.
SSS is a federally grant-funded program designed to increase the college retention and
graduation rates of 144 first generation, low-income students, and students with
disabilities each year.
Student Development Specialist III Position Description
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/3776 apply by 7/28/16
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Meets with students for solving of difficult problems, counseling, providing
information regarding admission, policies, registration, financial aid, and program
development.
* Counsels students on policies and procedures; demonstrates use of the university
website.
* May register/withdraw students; maintains and distributes transcripts and letters of
verification.
* Serves as a leader for teams and program groups. Observes performance and assists
with development plans; mentors and recruits program members.
* Maintains, formulates and implements programs; prepares program information for
dissemination; markets program to target audiences; identifies program weaknesses and
recommends solutions.
* Maintains records, gathers data and prepares reports as required.
* Interacts with university departments, student groups, and external agencies.
* Assists in securing program resources and planning training meetings.
* Participates in professional conferences and individual professional development
(may require travel).
* Conduct workshops to students in program.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Minimum two years of experience working with student groups in the community or
equivalent advisory and administrative experience in the field of education, with four
years preferred.
* Master's in education, social work, or counseling and/or related field
required.
* Experience working with low-income, first-generation students as well as students
with disabilities is preferred.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft office required.
TO APPLY
Please complete the application by midnight 7/28/16 at
https://jobs.utsa.edu/postings/3776. Any questions can be directed to Linda Leech at
linda.leech@utsa.edu<mailto:linda.leech@utsa.edu>.
Linda Leech, MS
Student Support Services, Director
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Institute of P-20 Initiatives
I'm First Gen!
One UTSA Circle - MB 0.312
San Antonio, TX 78249-0603
T: (210) 458-7521
F: (210) 458-7546
Linda.Leech@UTSA.edu<mailto:Linda.Leech@UTSA.edu>
http://p20.utsa.edu/programs/trio_student_support_services