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TRIO SSS Academic Coordinator

Concord University
Athens, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026
The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, and evaluating academic support services that promote student success, retention, and degree completion. Working collaboratively with the Program Director, this position manages the tutoring component of the federally funded TRIO SSS program, providing academic support services for first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.
The Academic Coordinator oversees the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of peer tutors; coordinates tutoring services; maintains program records; and supports student engagement initiatives in accordance with U.S. Department of Education TRIO program requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility
Tutoring Program Management
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate tutoring services based on the academic needs and learning styles of SSS participants.
  • Assess student tutoring needs, coordinate tutor assignments, and monitor individual, group, and drop-in tutoring sessions.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate approximately 60 peer tutors each semester.
  • Develop and facilitate tutor training workshops, provide ongoing guidance and feedback, and ensure tutors meet program requirements.
  • Coordinate with faculty, staff, academic departments, library personnel, bookstore staff, and other campus partners to support effective tutoring services.
  • Maintain tutoring materials, textbooks, schedules, records, evaluations, and documentation required for program reporting.

% of Time

Duty/Responsibility
Student Support and Program Services
  • Review student grades, tutoring participation, and academic progress to evaluate effectiveness of services and identify additional support needs.
  • Maintain accurate student records, databases, timekeeping documentation, evaluations, and program files.
  • Provide data and reports related to tutoring services for institutional and U.S. Department of Education reporting requirements.
  • Assist with recruitment, identification, and selection of SSS participants in accordance with federal guidelines.
  • Participate in SSS orientation activities and student engagement initiatives.

% of Time

Duty/Responsibility
Program Development and Outreach
  • Collaborate with SSS staff to develop newsletters, communications, and outreach materials for students, faculty, staff, and program partners.
  • Assist with planning and coordinating educational and cultural activities, including transportation, facilities, vendors, and student communications.
  • Support additional TRIO SSS programming and initiatives as assigned by the Program Director.

% of Time

Duty/Responsibility
Other Duties
  • Perform other duties related to the TRIO SSS program as assigned.

% of Time

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education
Bachelor's

Required Licenses/Certification
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Social work, or a related field.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with college students, particularly students who are academically underprepared or from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to provide effective support and guidance to students, staff, faculty, and families.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
  • Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs and services.
  • Experience training, supervising, and evaluating employees or student workers.
  • Knowledge of student information systems, database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic communication tools.
  • Ability to work independently while following established policies and procedures.
  • Understanding of various learning styles and learning differences.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with federal TRIO programs.
  • Experience providing academic advising, tutoring coordination, student support services, or career/academic assessment.
  • Knowledge of requirements and practices related to student success and completion of a bachelor’s degree.
  • Experience with personnel management, including hiring, interviewing, supervision, and evaluation.


Required Experience

Type of experience Needed
Experience with federal TRiO programs

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 3 years

Type of experience Needed
Experience providing academic advising, tutoring coordination, student support services, or career/academic assessment.

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 3 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Additional Information
Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.
Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.
If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.
Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
  • Work week of 37.5 hrs.
  • Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
  • Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
  • Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
  • Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
  • Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
  • Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
  • Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
  • Annual Increment Pay

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3252

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