The Role
The Academic Success Advisor will provide holistic support and advising to students, assist in recruitment and retention, evaluate program activities, and collaborate with campus partners. They will also develop workshops and provide assistance with financial aid.
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Title: TRIO Academic Success Advisor
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by April 10, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Tech is seeking a full-time Academic Success Advisor for their TRIO Student Support Services Program. Student Support Services is funded by a grant from the US Department of Education with the mission to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The Student Support Services grant currently works with 120 STEM students at Montana Tech. The Academic Success Advisor will provide access to tutoring, advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist students with information on financial aid programs, scholarships and assistance in completing financial aid applications, as well as provide education and services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist students in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in education and experience working with first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.
DUTIES:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Type: Professional Full-Time
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by April 10, 2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Tech is seeking a full-time Academic Success Advisor for their TRIO Student Support Services Program. Student Support Services is funded by a grant from the US Department of Education with the mission to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The Student Support Services grant currently works with 120 STEM students at Montana Tech. The Academic Success Advisor will provide access to tutoring, advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, assist students with information on financial aid programs, scholarships and assistance in completing financial aid applications, as well as provide education and services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy and assist students in applying for admission to graduate and professional programs. Preference will be given to applicants with a background in education and experience working with first-generation, low-income students and students with disabilities.
DUTIES:
- -Advise and provide holistic support to first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities
- -Assist in student recruitment, retention, and outreach; developing and implementing policies, services, and activities which lead to student success at the university level
- -Assist with assessment and evaluation of program activities and services
- -Adhere to data privacy involving students' education records, including personally identifiable and directory information
- -Use Learning Management Systems such EAB Navigate and Student Access Database to keep detailed notes on student meetings and interventions
- -Collaborate with other campus partners such as Advising, Financial Aid, Tutoring, Student Leadership, Campus Counseling, Undergraduate Research, and Career Services
- -Develop and present workshops for students geared towards college readiness, academic success strategies, personal responsibility, and professional development
- -Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- -Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, education, sociology, social work, or related field from an accredited college/university
- -Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for diverse, low-income, first-generation college students
- -Experience providing case management services and advising students
- -Excellent written and oral communication skills and strength in cross-campus collaboration
- -Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work with various medias, including social media
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- -Master's degree in education, student development, or related field
- -Clear understanding of Montana post-secondary educational opportunities, admission requirements, application procedures, and financial aid nuances
- -Experience working with federal grants
- -Flexible working style, ie…ability to work independently or with a team to accomplish shared goal
- -Background similar to participants.
- -Willingness to travel when necessary
- -Ability to chaperone students on academic enrichment tours
- -Commitment to meeting program deadlines which may necessitate occasional extended hours or weekend work during peak programmatic cycles
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
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What We Do
Montana Technological University, founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, is a leading STEM institution in the Rocky Mountain West, established to meet the demand for engineers and resource managers.
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