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Purdue University Fort Wayne is hiring a TRIO Academic Coordinator. The role involves coordinating services for first-generation students, working closely with university staff and faculty to support student retention and graduation, and assisting the Director with program workshops on college success and transition skills.

Highlights

Provide one-on-one and group support to students for retention and graduation.
Develop individualized college and life plans with students, including coursework and extracurricular activities.
Assist at-risk and probationary students with tutoring, mentoring, and referrals.
Support program recruitment by presenting to students, parents, and colleagues.
Collaborate with the Director to implement program events and activities.
Engage students in cultural and educational activities to build relationships.
Monitor academic performance and coordinate advising with faculty and staff.
Require a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in TRIO or similar academic support programs.
Must have excellent communication, basic computer skills, cultural competency, and a valid Driver’s license.
Annual salary of $43,944, with benefits including free tuition through Purdue University Global, insurance from day one, and generous paid time off.

TRIO Academic Coordinator Full Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time and onsite TRIO Academic Coordinator in our TRIO Student Support Services. This will be responsible for coordinating services for students with key university staff and faculty and in assisting the Director with implementation of program workshops on college success and transition skills for first-generation students. The annual salary for this position is $43,944.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work one-on-one and in groups to provide resources and support to enable students to be retained and to graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne
Establish on-going relationships with students in order to develop individual college/life plans.
Plans involve identifying specific coursework and extracurricular activities to help build well-rounded resume upon degree completion.
Work with at-risk/probationary students to offer resources including tutoring, mentoring, and resource referrals.
Assist with program recruitment including making presentations and discussing benefits of the program with students, parents, and Purdue Fort Wayne colleagues.
In coordination with Director, assist in implementing program activities and events.
Build relationships with students by participating in activities such as plays, cultural events, and educational trips.
Track student academic performance and intervene as needed to provide academic advising in collaboration with Purdue Fort Wayne academic advisors, faculty, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.
3 years’ experience in TRIO or other academic support program that focuses on first-generation and/or low-income students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to work in conjunction with faculty, administrators, and underrepresented populations.
Computer operations experience.
Understanding of first-generation student culture and enhanced cultural competency related to working directly with diverse student cultures.
Must have valid Driver’s license and maintain compliance with Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records check policy.

Benefits:

Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Insurance starts on first day of employment.
Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt

Original Job Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Primary Responsibilities:

Work one-on-one and in groups to provide resources and support to enable students to be retained and to graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne
Establish on-going relationships with students in order to develop individual college/life plans.
Plans involve identifying specific coursework and extracurricular activities to help build well-rounded resume upon degree completion.
Work with at-risk/probationary students to offer resources including tutoring, mentoring, and resource referrals.
Assist with program recruitment including making presentations and discussing benefits of the program with students, parents, and Purdue Fort Wayne colleagues.
In coordination with Director, assist in implementing program activities and events.
Build relationships with students by participating in activities such as plays, cultural events, and educational trips.
Track student academic performance and intervene as needed to provide academic advising in collaboration with Purdue Fort Wayne academic advisors, faculty, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree.
3 years’ experience in TRIO or other academic support program that focuses on first-generation and/or low-income students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and basic computer skills.
Ability to work in conjunction with faculty, administrators, and underrepresented populations.
Computer operations experience.
Understanding of first-generation student culture and enhanced cultural competency related to working directly with diverse student cultures.
Must have valid Driver’s license and maintain compliance with Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records check policy.

Benefits:

Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Insurance starts on first day of employment.
Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt

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