NEOGOV · 2 months ago
TRIO Advisor and Retention Specialist
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$53K/yr - $53K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a TRIO Advisor and Retention Specialist for the University of Central Missouri. This role involves coordinating advisement and retention efforts for participants in the SSS-Teach project, providing academic planning, career advice, and advocacy for students.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the advisor of record for all participants
Meet regularly with participants to review academic records, track degree progress, review goals, and set action plans
Communicate regularly with participants regarding project activities
Meet regularly with university faculty to monitor participants’ performance in coursework
Provide a range of services including registration assistance, referrals to support services, guidance on academic policies, and advocacy
Meet regularly with peer mentors to coordinate interventions
Coordinate and assist with presenting SSS-Teach workshops
Collaborate with UCM’s Office of Accessibility Services
Coordinate and collaborate with the Success Advising Center
Assist with selection of participants
Collaborate with Student Financial Services on FAFSA preparation and other financial aid services
Plan graduation celebrations each semester
Attend project, department, and university meetings, providing service to both the department and the university through committee, team, and/or council activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Two (2) years experience working in a higher education setting such as advising, counseling, students affairs, or academic support services required
Ability to identify student needs, assess challenges, and develop effective solutions and interventions to support student success and address retention barriers required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Experience providing academic advising or counseling to college students, including course selection, academic planning, and degree completion assistance preferred
Past participant or staff member of a TRIO program preferred
P-12 teaching experience preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation students, low-income students, and students with disabilities preferred
Background as first-generation or low-income student, or student with a disability preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability
3 weeks paid vacation per year
3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Retirement
Generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university
Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan
Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year
Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year
Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire
Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university
Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage
Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year
The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus
An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life
UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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