What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRiO Student Advisor 1 (.80 FTE) position at Lane Community College?
Posting Details
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AA/EEO Statement:
Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.
Veterans Statement
Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.
- Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970.
- Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.
Position Information:
Posting Number:
250017
Job Title:
TRiO Student Advisor 1 (.80 FTE)
Applicant Notification:
Department Information
Our TRiO Department is seeking to hire a Student Advisor 1.
The Student Advisor 1 position is funded by a Department of Education TRiO Grant. This is a fully benefited position based on an approximate annualized FTE of .80. The TRiO program has been open to serve students through grant funding for over 20 years.
The TRiO Learning Center honors diversity. We all work together to create a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. All people are welcome.
The Student Advisor 1 position is funded by a Department of Education TRiO Grant. This is a fully benefited position based on an approximate annualized FTE of .80. The TRiO program has been open to serve students through grant funding for over 20 years.
The TRiO Learning Center honors diversity. We all work together to create a safe environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. All people are welcome.
- Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Please complete the online application in its entirety. See our FAQs for more details.
Search Information
- Provide all documents as requested; a resume may not take the place of any one section of the application.
- Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Location:
Main Campus
Classification:
Student Advisor 1
Position Type:
Classified
Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire
Salary/Wage:
Hourly
Salary/Wage Range:
$18.96 - $27.80 Hourly (Classified Salary Level 8)
Salary/Compensation Statement:
- Hourly wage reflects an approximate annual salary of $39,427 – $57,821. (The per-hour rate will be applied to an annualized salary, based on an approximate FTE of .80, paid semi-monthly over a 10-month period.)
- New employees may not be placed on the salary schedule higher than any current employee in this classification with the same or greater number of years’ relevant experience and education.
- Lane’s robust Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, basic term life insurance, long term disability, vacation leave, personal time and paid sick leave.
- Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
Grant Statement:
- The continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.
- Positions in TRIO are currently funded through 08/31/2026.
Working Schedule:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (normally, Sept. 1 through mid-June).
- Variable work hours based upon department needs.
- Mornings, evenings, and weekends may be required.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Position Status:
Permanent
Full/Part:
Full-Time
Annual Schedule:
174.5 Day (Academic Year)
Annual Schedule Details:
Quicklink for Posting:
https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/13107
POSTING TEXT
Posting Date:
02/18/2025
Closing Date:
05/04/2025
Applicant Pool:
No
Open Until Filled:
No
Required QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education:
- One (1) year of post-secondary education with course work in counseling, human resources, psychology or a related field.
OR
- One (1) year of education in coaching, advising, or serving in an academic internship role that provides services directly to students via case management.
Required Experience:
Two (2) years of related experience in case management, academic advising, or student services with any age and academic experience, and/or multicultural learners is required.
Licensure or Certification Requirements
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
- Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.
Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, psychology, ethnic studies, education, or related field.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience with low-income, first-generation, and/or students with disabilities.
- Previous experience as an advisor in any capacity with youth.
- Experience with adult learning is some advising, coaching or teaching role.
Language Statement
We welcome multi-lingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.
Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:
Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane’s commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Equivalency Statement:
We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.
Position Purpose:
To provide specialized academic advising according to the students’ eligibility parameters in their TRIO program application, to retain, graduate, and/or transfer a diverse group of program participants (first generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities).
Essential Functions:
Academic Advising and Student Success
- Provide academic advising that facilitates student success using one-on-one and group sessions, that goes beyond the scope of Lane Academic Advising.
- Advise students on educational and career goals that specifically considers their TRIO eligibility.
- Provide personal support and problem-solving for students who have concerns about attending college and/or navigating the college systems.
- Provide timely information to students regarding college policies and procedures, degree and program requirements and available student resources.
- Coordinate student enrichment activities.
- Coordinate and/or conduct student workshops on academic success strategies.
- Assist students with registration and financial aid processes through one-on-one and group sessions.
- Coordinate orientation for students entering the TRiO using individual or group presentations.
- Coordinate student intake processes and set up individual academic support plans for students entering the TRiO program.
- Refer students with academic and/or related college problems to appropriate campus resources.
- Assist students with their transfer plans to 4-year programs using one-on-one and group sessions.
- Refer students in crisis to campus and community resources.
- Build and maintain relationships with students that support student success and academic progress.
- Maintain appropriate and timely written documentation for accurate record-keeping.
- Develop and maintain online information resources for students.
- Program and project development that targets empowering TRIO participants, which may entail trips, webinars, workshops, collaborations or events and event planning.
Collaboration
- Participate in department and college-wide activities and training, and when appropriate, regional meetings.
- Collaborate with TRiO faculty, staff and students to develop and implement an effective transfer mentor program.
- Participate on assigned college and community committees and be an effective member of the TRiO and counseling department teams.
- Develop and maintain ongoing positive relationships with a diverse group of participants, which encourage and facilitate program participation and academic success. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with appropriate student services and academic staff.
- Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Equity and Inclusion
- Demonstrate Lane Community College’s core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
- Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
- Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
- Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College’s Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.
Supervision Statement:
Reports to and works under the general supervision of the TRiO Program Director. Work is performed independently using specialized experience and training. Work is reviewed for the quality of information, assistance, and documentation provided.
This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities and train student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees.
This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities and train student assistants, volunteers and hourly employees.
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors. This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day. Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Work safely.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Developmental and appreciative academic advising principles, theories, and methods
- Best practices and evidence-based practices regarding improving student retention and student success
- Cultural competency and diversity issues
- Academic standard procedures and processes
- Degree, certificate and college transfer program requirements
- Issues and barriers facing low-income, disabled and first-generation college students and the ability to effectively address those issues
- Group dynamics, learning styles, and how to enhance students long-term potential for success
- Career development and resources
- Federal grant rules and guidelines
Skill in:
- Effective oral and written communication
- Developing rapport and working effectively with people from diverse cultures and from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and with diverse abilities
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to recommend and implement innovative solutions
- Use of office equipment (microcomputer, e-mail, internet and word-processing software, fax machine, calculator, copier)
- Effectively manage stress while teaching and mentoring those skills to students
- Interpreting academic documents and educational assessments
- Managing and prioritizing multiple job assignments
- Developing and delivering information to the community, campus groups, and other public relations activities
Ability to:
- Advise and communicate with students in various emotional states, calmly and effectively.
- Develop solutions including making appropriate referrals
- Learn and stay updated on campus and community services/resources
- Organize and follow through on tasks and responsibilities within designated time frames
- Establish good rapport with a diverse student population to ensure maintaining ongoing advising relationships that enhance the participants’ chances of success
- Encourage and motivate students
- Work productively with students and staff from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds including, but not limited to: students of each gender, students of color, bilingual students, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender students, international students, students from various cultures, life-long learners, and students with disabilities
- Serve as an effective team member as well as have the ability to function independently
- Receive assignments in the form of basic guidelines with the employee expected to work independently towards the attainment of program goals and objectives
- Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes
Applicant Instructions:
- Lane uses a redacted application for screening Minimum Qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties. See our FAQs for more details.
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.
Required Documents
To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:
- Application – Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
- Resume – Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
- Cover Letter – Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.
- Transcripts – See instructions below.
If applicable: DD214 – Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, Attn: Zach Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970
Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.
Questions?
- For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586.
- For position questions contact Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5473.
How to monitor your application:
- Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.
- Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.
Positions close at 9:00 pm.
Transcript Instructions:
Transcripts are Required
Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.
Attach under “Optional Documents”, fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to:
Lane Community College
Human Resources
Posting 250017 Attn: Zack Roush
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: (541) 463-3970
E-mail: roushz@lanecc.edu
Human Resources
Posting 250017 Attn: Zack Roush
4000 E. 30th Ave.
Building 3, 1st floor
Eugene, OR 97405
Fax: (541) 463-3970
E-mail: roushz@lanecc.edu
College and Division Information:
Union Association:
LCC Employees Federation (Classified)
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * The TRiO Student Support Services program works with first generation, low-income, and students with learning and/or physical disabilities. Please describe the advising strategies and interventions you would implement to overcome the barriers facing these populations and what strategies and interventions you would use to help them succeed.
(Open Ended Question)
- * This position serves as the point of contact for a diverse group of TRiO students. Please identify the barriers that our students might face. Discuss how your work history and experiences have prepared you to serve our diverse population while addressing the barriers that exist for them.
(Open Ended Question)
- If applicable, please describe how you are alternatively qualified based on your experience, training, and education, or other qualifications.
(Open Ended Question)
Hiring Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts #1
- Transcripts #2
- Transcripts #3
- Transcripts
Salary : $39,427 - $57,821
