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.

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

http://p20.utsa.edu/programs/trio_student_support_services