Job Description

Extra Help - Program/Student Advisor - TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSS)

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department

: TRIO

Location

: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID

: 1039141

Hours per Week

: 30

# of Positions

: 1

Workplace Type

: Hybrid

Posting Close Date

: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Salary:

The rate of pay for this position is $32.36 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.



This position is not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary

The

Extra Help Program/Student Advisor

for

TRIO Student Support Services

provides intensive cognitive and non-cognitive foundations that support academic and personal achievement for a targeted population of undergraduate students in the TRIO Student Support Services program. The position leads program participants in overcoming barriers to success, encourages active engagement and inquiry-based learning, and institutes goal setting to achieve the goals of the grant. TRIO is a federally funded program that serves low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement programs that enhance and support student motivation, engagement in learning that leads to enhanced self-perception, self-confidence and self-image. Form and lead student learning communities to improve academic knowledge e.g. individual and group tutoring, cohort engagement for integrative learning, and facilitation of student-faculty interactions. Develop and implement programs that enhance and support the non-cognitive development of low-income and first-generation students such as development of leadership skills and mentoring activities that facilitate transition to college, persistence, critical thinking skills, and pursuit of excellence. Develop and implement a high impact retention program that charts students' challenges and strengths, analyze results, and assist students in setting realistic and productive short-trm and long-term goals for personal and academic success. Develop and implement grant mandated and non-mandated programs that address academic behavior, self-regulating learning habits and effective problem-solving techniques. Develop and implement a cohort mentoring program that matches students' needs, increases sense of belonging, deploy effective methods to overcoming real life barriers and engagement with the campus community. Serve as Coach to facilitate and provide guidance to the population of students whose lower socio-economic backgrounds have limited their family support, positive parental experiences, and guidance necessary to navigate day-to-day college life. Serve as Coach to guide students toward academic excellence, self-direction on seeking scholarships, research opportunities and developing habits that promote academic success. Develop and coordinate student program recruitment activities, including attending college day/night programs and college fairs. Disseminate information at campus open houses or other settings. Assists or develops and maintains promotional and marketing plans; e.g social networks, list serves, and email blasts. Communicate with faculty and departmental administrators on behalf of students. Provide resource referral for external issues that may affect matriculation. Perform other related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
Bachelor degree, additional education, training and/or work experience in a distinct academic discipline or area of specialization may be designated by the Employer. Such designations must be directly linked to the specific position description and requirements.*

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

Experience with TRIO Programs preferred Experience with the Department of Education TRIO regulations and procedures preferred Demonstrated experience working with diverse or underrepresented student populations similar to TRIO preferred Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software programs preferred.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality educational guidance.

This includes student needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of student

satisfaction.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in the presentation

and delivery of academic programs, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, recruitment

methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Knowledge of educational, evaluation, and measurement principles, practices, methods, and techniques, university

policies and procedures.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being

made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,

conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively; ability to develop a rapport with students.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.