Under supervision of program director, plan, organize, evaluate, coordinate, and manage activities for Student and Academic Support.
Job Duties:
Develop and coordinate program activities and long-range educational plans for TRIO Student Support Services, including TRIO Connection Days and the TRIO Scholars Mentoring Program.
Plan, teach, and facilitate Tackling Wicked Problem class and weekly educational sessions.
Coordinate and lead cultural trips and experiences.
Plan, implement, and evaluate mentor training; maintain College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA); and track mentor certification requirements.
Create assessment tools and collect and analyze data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness.
Provide individualized personal, social, career, and academic counseling, including financial literacy; assistance in completing financial aid applications; assist students in applying for graduate school enrollment.
Collaborate with and support the PASS Office staff; maintain familiarity with other functions of PASS.
Attend university orientation sessions, accepted student days, & provide direct liaison with students, educational personnel, & the community regarding department services & support.
Enter program and participation data to database systems for grant-related collection and reporting.
Requirements:
Master's degree, preferably in education or human services, and two years’ experience in counseling and/or related work in planning, organizing and evaluating educational programs or Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience as indicated
Experience working with post-secondary students who are low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities.
Experience with program planning, student engagement, and retention
Must be available for some nights and weekends
Strong computer skills (MSOffice).
Administrative ability (data entry, etc…).
Strong human relations and communications skills.
Experience working with TRIO programs
Teaching experience in higher education
Workday experience.
Excellent writing skills.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. As such, continued employment in this role is contingent upon the availability of those external funds. If, for any reason, the sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be subject to modification or termination in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Compensation Pay Range:
$47,920.00 - $85,410.00The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
PlymouthSkills Required
- Master's degree in education or human services plus two years' experience in counseling and/or related program planning, organizing, and evaluating
- Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience (alternative to Master's plus two years)
- Experience working with post-secondary students who are low-income, first generation, and/or students with disabilities
- Experience with program planning, student engagement, and retention
- Availability for some nights and weekends
- Strong computer skills (MSOffice)
- Administrative ability (data entry, database systems for grant reporting)
- Strong human relations and communication skills
- Experience working with TRIO programs
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Workday experience
- Excellent writing skills
What We Do
The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of postsecondary education in the Granite State, operating three educational institutions that offer a broad array of education, research, and public services.
