Job Description:

Trio Academic Advisor

Are you passionate about guiding students towards success? Pitt-Bradford is seeking a dedicated TRIO SSS Advisor to join our team. As a TRIO SSS Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in empowering first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. This is a 9-month, full-time staff position reporting to the TRIO Program Director.

Hiring Range: $35,000 – $40,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Why Pitt-Bradford?

• Impactful Work: Make a difference in students' lives by providing personalized advising and support services.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team committed to student success and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive advising to TRIO SSS participants, focusing on academic, career, and personal goals.
• Develop individualized success plans and monitor progress towards achieving goals.
• Conduct workshops and programs to enhance student skills in areas such as study strategies, financial literacy, and career readiness.
• Collaborate with campus partners to connect students with resources and opportunities for holistic development.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of experience in advising, mentoring, or student support services. and/or first-hand experience in overcoming barriers similar to those faced by TRIO SSS students
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to work effectively with a diverse student population, understanding and addressing the unique needs of first-generation, low-income, and disabled college students
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team

Join us in fostering a community where every student can thrive!

Job Summary

Utilizes basic advising knowledge, theory, and practical experience to serve as an academic liaison for students to identify academic and career goals, select appropriate courses, and plan for degree attainment. Manages small, routine projects.

Essential Functions

Teach and train students.

Read and write effectively at a post-secondary level.

Communicate with students with verbal & non-verbal levels of observation.

Use word processing & computer hardware and operate job-related software & other technology.

Physical Effort

Physical effort is minimal.

Mobility to negotiate the campus is essential.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Academic Advisor I

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Academic Advising

Campus: Bradford

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range: $35,000 – $40,000 annually

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

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