Provide in-depth, specialized, and/or comprehensive advising to students regarding class choices, curriculum options, majors, departmental and University policies and procedures, and other academic needs.

This is an 11-month position.

Are you passionate about supporting the aspirations of others? Would you like to be part of a dynamic, creative, and collaborative team of professional advisors committed to building strong relationships with TRIO college students to assist them in obtaining their college degrees? If so, then you are encouraged to apply for the position of TRIO Rising Scholars Educational Specialist. The TRIO SSS Rising Scholars Program empowers first-generation, income-eligible, and/or students with disabilities to explore and achieve their academic, career, financial, and personal goals. We are looking for a dedicated, student-focused advisor who has an appreciation for the challenges faced by the students that TRIO supports.

Productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry-level professionals and/or support employees

50% of the Time:

• Provide intensive support and service to an assigned caseload of students both in an individual setting and in a group advisory course.
• Students served by TRIO Rising Scholars include the following academic disciplines: Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, and STEM.
• Holistic Support includes: Providing academic advising and coaching that supports course planning/sequencing, degree pathway, and major requirements.
• Provide group advisory instruction through a designed cohort common course experience.
• Supporting co-curricular exploration in inclusive leadership, undergraduate research, and service-learning opportunities.
• Post-graduate and career preparation in the areas of social capital/network building, professional skill building, job/internship searches, and graduate school/professional programs.
• Serve as a social-emotional support figure to facilitate personalized growth and development.

30% of the Time:

• Maintain positive connections with faculty and staff in focus areas to facilitate student connections.
• Coordinate communication of information related to important dates, deadlines, and procedures to advisees.
• Monitors student progress and suggests and implements corrective actions with students who encounter academic difficulties. Meets with students with academic probation suspension or academic misconduct issues.
• Keeps current on university and college policies and procedures, and rules and regulations to assist students in meeting academic requirements.
• Acts as a source of information for prospective students, and actively recruits students through participation in various university and college-sponsored orientations and events.

15% of the Time:

• Maintain thorough recordkeeping of participant contacts;
• Timely follow-up correspondence with students;
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate participant records necessary for Annual Performance report;
• Participate in All-Staff Meetings and Scheduled Events.

5% of the Time:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas
• Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish the tasks at hand
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of institutional policies
• Ability to discuss career and educational goals with students; identify student strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience in: working with limited-income first-generation students, student counseling, development, education or related field.

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

$46,000/11-month position. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Cover letter, Resume, and Three Professional References