UNM-Taos TRIO SSS Program Leader

UNM-Taos TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program is seeking a Program Assistant

* Assist TRIO SSS in serving first-generation (students with parents that have not completed a bachelor's degree), low-income (based on taxable income levels) and students with a documented disability achieve grant programs objectives and goals.

* Assist UNM-Taos TRIO SSS Program in identifying and recruiting eligible program students and outreach initiatives.

* Connect with TRIO SSS Program students during the academic semester to provide important academic, financial literacy and/or support to students during their academic experience at UNM-Taos as a peer leader.

* Maintains confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.

* Assist in the development and facilitation of academic, financial literacy, career development workshops and sessions.

* Assist the TRIO SSS staff with campus visits and cultural activities programmed through the TRIO SSS Program.

* Assists TRIO SSS program with updating program social media platforms with materials, information and posts as approved by TRIO SSS staff.

* Researches and composes a list of local, state-wide and national scholarship opportunities to share with TRIO SSS students.

* Works with TRIO SSS Staff to refer program students to other resources or support services as appropriate.

* Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

* Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Equivalencies not found for this position

* Completed one semester in college; experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

* Ability to understand and connect with TRIO SSS Program student population and unique challenges.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

* Ability to gather data and compile information for program report purposes.

* Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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