Advisor, TRIO Scholar

Department

College Assistance Migrant Program

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Student Support Services staff, the TRIO Scholar Advisor position utilizes comprehensive advising and career planning strategies to support students from the start of their academic journey through to graduation. This position is knowledgeable about campus and community resources, student database tracking, money management skills, career and graduate school planning, implementing program assessment, and student retention strategies. TRIO Scholar Advisors are adept at providing training and performance management, as they supervise the student peer mentor / tutor ( PMT ) and Program Coordinator staff. This position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is contingent upon the approval and continued receipt of sufficient funds.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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Duties / Responsibilities

55% - Manage a caseload of students

• Support students from entry into the institution through to graduation by offering comprehensive advising and career planning services
• Assist with course selection, scheduling, and registration
• Help student with long-term degree planning
• Refer student to appropriate University resources
• Implement outreach efforts to encourage student retention and persistence
• Assist with intake, assessment, and orientation of new program participants
• Interview potential participants, determine student's program eligibility using Banner Student Information System, Degree Progress Report, and Student Success
• Navigate to make recommendations on students' acceptance to the program
• Provide tutoring for participants, particularly those who score low on the Universities writing and reading and / or math assessment test(s)
• Develop instructional materials appropriate for tutorial process
• Utilize Banner Student Information System, Degree Progress Report, and Student Success Navigate to assess student records at key points throughout fall and spring semester

15% - Supervision of Student Staff

15% - Workshop Development and Presentation, and Other Student Activities

10% - Professional Development

5% - Additional duties

Required Qualifications

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Hours

Salary for Announcement

We anticipate the qualified candidate to be placed between $ 47,300 - $78,722 . The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. Additionally, Student Affairs has committed to tying our salaries to an understanding of a living wage. To that end, we will not pay less than $47,300.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Instructions to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents :

3 professional references will be required of the finalist. One reference must be a prior supervisor.

This position will remain open until filled. Please apply bySeptember 26, 2025for full consideration.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

If you are an Internal applicant, please apply via the Career tab within the WorkDay Menu

Important Note : Successful applicants will ensure their resumes clearly demonstrate that their work experience describes how they meet ALL required qualifications.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Carlos Alcala

Posting Representative Email

calcala1@msudenver.edu

Benefits

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver's benefits website to learn more.

For a brief overview, please see : https : / / www.msudenver.edu / wp-content / uploads / 2024 / 01 / MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu .

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.