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Benefits include access to campus wellness program and facilities!
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) in Mitchell, South Dakota, invites applications for a 10-month full-time TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Student Success Advisor position. TRIO SSS is a federally funded program dedicated to providing academic, financial, career, and personal support services to increase the retention and graduation of first-generation, low-income students or students with disabilities at DWU. Applicants with similar backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This position may require occasional evening and weekend work hours. This position will start on August 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will:
*Hold a Master's degree in Education, Student Affairs, or a related field (candidates possessing a Bachelor's degree, plus a minimum of 2 years of work experience in an academic setting, will be considered).
*1-year direct work experience with first-generation, low-income, or students with disabilities.
*Experience in planning and coordinating programs.
*Ability to apply student development theory.
*Ability to provide leadership development and supervision of student employees.
*Ability to ensure federal TRIO SSS grant objective compliance.
*Possess strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
*Have demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as a cooperative team member.
*Possess a commitment to the mission of DWU and the University's values of learning, leadership, faith, and service.
Essential, ongoing responsibilities associated with the position include:
*Provide academic, financial, career, and personal advising/coaching to assigned Program participants. Act as academic probation advisor. *Maintain accurate records to monitor participant academic progress.
*Establish and maintain consultations with the Program Director of Student Support Services.
*Coordinate activities to encourage TRIO campus engagement.
*Plan and implement TRIO SSS retention program activities.
*Maintain accurate records and participate in ongoing program evaluation.
*Develop and present educational events, opportunities, and service projects.
*Remain current regarding best practices in peer mentoring, tutoring, advising, and retention.
*The Director of SSS may assign other duties to complete the program's objectives.
Benefits include health, vision, dental and life insurance, access to campus wellness program and facilities, vacation, sick and holiday pay, tuition reimbursement and retirement.
All applications must include a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references' names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses). Original transcripts and a background check will be required before an appointment is made.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Click Apply to send us your resume and cover letter. Please include TRiO in the subject line.
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) is a private, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church granting both bachelor's and master's degrees. The University's mission is to provide a transformative learning experience that cultivates enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration, and meaningful service.
DWU is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a town of 14,000, nestled in the heart of one of the country's finest outdoor recreation areas. The University is within six hours of several major metropolitan areas (Sioux Falls, SD; Omaha, NB; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO).
Dakota Wesleyan reserves the right to modify all job postings and job descriptions.

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