TRIO SSS Support Specialist-Student Employment Opportunity (Workstudy Eligibility Preferred)

TRIO SSS Support Specialist

Basic Function: 

To contribute to the goals of the Johnson TRIO SSS Program by providing resource development and general office support

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and implement support services related to basic essentials security for TRIO SSS participants, including assessing student needs, connecting students with on-and off-campus resources(e.g., food pantries, emergency housing, rental assistance, financial assistance, transportation)
• Create, build and support activities and events to encourage and increase TRIO student engagement
• Provide additional support for TRIO program services including, Summer Bridge, new student Intakes, file management and general office support
• Other special projects as requested

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision is received from the Director of TRIO

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree or enrollment in a Bachelor's seeking program

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies related to a variety of student
• Knowledge of and participation in TRIO programs
• Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of first generation economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural

Skills:

• High level of motivation and self-direction
• Excellent planning and organizational
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication
• Solid MS office skills
• Excellent digital social media skills

Abilities:

• Ability to deal effectively with and serve as a program representative to students, program staff, community agencies, funding agencies, and the like
• Desire to support and enhance the TRIO mission
• Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures

Location: Johnson Campus

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification. 

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.