Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, 11-month position as a TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) Academic Advisor.­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­  BBCC's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is a federally funded initiative by the U.S. Department of Education designed to help Big Bend first-generation, low-income, and disabled students succeed in college. Through a high-touch, proactive approach, the program provides students with the support they need to thrive. This includes holistic, comprehensive academic advising, academic tutoring, financial literacy workshops, financial aid information and assistance, and college campus visits. The TRIO Student Support Services Academic Advisor provides academic, career, and transfer assistance to TRIO students, supporting their academic journey and the overall program.   This position reports to the Director of TRIO Student Support Services and works closely with Counseling, Financial Aid, Admissions/Registration, Workforce Education Services, and Accommodations and Accessibility Services to provide services to all eligible participants.    This is a full-time, 11-month, grant-funded position. This position is dependent upon continued grant funding.  

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity. 

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

*Embrace our Workplace Norms *

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.  

  [This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by July 16, 2024]{.underline}.   Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.    

Essential Job Duties

Primary responsibilities include but may not be limited to the following: * *

Assist with recruitment, selection, and orientation of new Student Support Services participants.

Advise students on academic, personal, career, financial aid and economic literacy, and transfer planning through workshops, a first-year experience course, and individual counseling/advising.

Maintain a caseload of program participants by assessing individual needs and providing services and activities which lead to academic success.

Assist students in completing scholarships, financial aid, and