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Posted: January 29, 2026 (1 day ago)

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TRIO Counselor

State of South Carolina

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

Not specified

Closes

February 21, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as a counselor for the TRIO Student Support Services program at a technical college, helping first-generation and low-income students succeed in their studies through one-on-one guidance, planning sessions, workshops, and tracking their progress.

A good fit would be someone passionate about education and student support, with experience in advising or working with diverse student groups, who enjoys organizing events and managing records.

The role requires flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work, human services, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • Experience in student services programs
  • Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented student populations
  • Knowledge of academic advising, case management, and student success strategies
  • Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed documentation
  • Willingness to work some evenings and weekends as needed

Full Job Description

Provide individualized academic, career, transfer, and personal counseling to a caseload of TRIO SSS participants to support persistence, academic progress, and completion.

Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Academic Plans (IAPs) and student success plans sessions to identify barriers and appropriate interventions.

Provide early alert outreach and proactive interventions for at-risk students.

Maintain accurate and timely records of student contacts, services, and outcomes in Blumen and other reporting systems.

Track student progress, academic performance, and program participation to ensure compliance with federal TRIO guidelines and grant objectives

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate workshops, seminars, and student activities focused on academic skills, financial literacy, career readiness, transfer preparation, life skills, and personal development.

Prepare and submit monthly reports and documentation to support data-driven decision-making and program evaluation.

Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to coordinate support services.

Support educational, cultural, and career exploration events, campus visits, and student engagement activities.

Perform other program functions and duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs. Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, social work, human services, or related field or Master’s Degree preferred.

Qualifications

Experience working with first-generation, low-income, or underrepresented student populations. Knowledge of academic advising, case management, and student success strategies. Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed documentation

Additional Information

This position will require some evening and weekend work at periodic times.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5217375