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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a TRIO Advisor. - Boca Raton, FL.

The TRIO Advisor is responsible for providing direct advising, mentoring, and outreach services to TRIO participants. The TRIO Advisor plays a vital role in ensuring that TRIO participants receive comprehensive, equitable, and timely support aligned with federal project objectives. This position is responsible for conducting site visits, facilitating educational workshops, and providing individualized interventions that address academic, personal, and professional development needs. The TRIO Advisor will also monitor student progress, assess service delivery, and support alumni engagement.

Summary of responsibilities:

Field-Based Student Support:

+ Conduct regular site visits to schools and community locations to provide in-person advising, mentoring, and check-ins with TRIO participants.

+ Deliver one-on-one academic advising and recovery planning for students experiencing academic challenges or excessive absenteeism.

+ Develop and maintain Individualized Action Plans (IAPs) to support student progress.

+ Coordinate “drop-back-in” outreach for students who have disengaged or withdrawn, supporting re-enrollment and re-engagement.

+ Support recruitment by identifying eligible students, guiding families through the intake process, and promoting program visibility through fieldwork and digital engagement.

Wellness & Crisis Response:

+ Identify and respond to barriers such as homelessness, food insecurity, abuse, and mental health concerns by connecting students to appropriate campus and community resources.

+ Serve as a liaison to campus and community-based support services, ensuring students are connected to appropriate resources.

+ Maintain confidentiality and follow mandated reporting protocols for student safety and well-being.

Program Implementation & Outreach:

+ Plan and execute workshops and seminars on topics such as academic recovery, time management, navigating TRIO platforms, balancing school/work/family, housing instability, and understanding TRIO services.

+ Lead college tours and field trips to postsecondary campuses.

+ Provide training and support to instructors and site partners to ensure alignment with TRIO goals and compliance requirements.

+ Assist with Summer Programming to provide year-round structured opportunities for academic support, college readiness, retention, re-engagement, and compliance-driven service delivery.

+ Maintain collaborative relationships with schools, families, and community partners to strengthen program visibility and impact.

Compliance & Data Integrity:

+ Review and assess participant files to ensure services align with IAPs and federal TRIO objectives.

+ Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, student progress, and referrals in accordance with TRIO and institutional guidelines.

+ Assist with data collection, Annual/KPI reporting, and evaluation of program outcomes.

Alumni Engagement:

+ Develop and maintain systems for tracking alumni outcomes and fostering ongoing engagement.

+ Coordinate alumni outreach efforts, including surveys, events, and mentorship opportunities for current students.

+ Integrate alumni engagement strategies with postsecondary completion tracking and stop‑out analysis to ensure continued alignment with TRIO performance objectives.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks ! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

+ Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

+ State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

+ State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) program.

+ Sick Leave Pool Program.

+ Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

+ Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day (https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf)

+ Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of appropriate experience required.

Written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, strong time management and customer service skills required.

Salary:

$48,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs: Upward Bound

Location:

Davie

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends are required.

Application Deadline:

2026-01-27

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email [email protected]. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.