Position SummaryReady to inspire, guide, and transform lives, leaving a lasting impact on students' futures? Join Big Bend Community College's TRIO SSS team as a 32-hours per week Program Specialist 2 and help first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students achieve their dreams. In this dynamic role, you'll play a vital part in creating opportunities for these students to thrive academically and personally. You'll blend student engagement, program coordination, data management, and marketing to ensure TRIO participants receive the guidance and resources they need to reach their educational goals.
From coordinating workshops and campus visits to mentoring student employees and managing social media outreach, you will be at the heart of TRIO's mission to foster student success. Your work will directly impact students by helping them navigate college processes, stay engaged in their education, and transition smoothly to four-year institutions. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records, track student progress, and support data-driven decision-making to strengthen program effectiveness.
This position reports to the TRIO Student Support Services Director and is over-time eligible.
If you excel at multitasking, have a keen eye for detail, and are eager to create an inclusive, supportive environment for students, this position is for you! Join our team and help make a lasting difference in students' lives.
Why BBCC?BBCC isn't just a college it's a community, a movement. We are a place where small-scale efforts result in BIG outcomes that empower both our students and employees. We're passionate about providing accessible, inclusive higher education, and fostering an environment where everyone can grow personally and professionally.Our mission is clear: we serve as a bridge, stand as a leader, and provide the support for success. We are committed to honoring our role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, equity, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do, and we live our guiding principles daily advocating for all, embracing innovation, and modeling integrity. We are here to educate all!If you share our vision, mission, guiding principles, and values, come be a part of our transformative work at Big Bend Community College. Together, we'll make a lasting impact on our students and our communities!This position closes on April 6, 2025 at 12:00am. 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 DutiesPrimary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:
Program Coordination
The TRIO SSS Program Specialist 2 plays a vital role in ensuring students have access to key opportunities by developing and maintaining a quarterly calendar of workshops, campus visits, and important college deadlines in collaboration with the TRIO team. This role involves coordinating, planning, and executing program events and activities, managing logistics for meetings, conferences, and travel, and ensuring timely reimbursements and reconciliations. Additionally, the Program Specialist 2 facilitates service-learning and work-based learning experiences, creating hands-on opportunities for students to explore careers, gain real-world skills, and build their professional networks.
Student Engagement & Support
As a primary point of contact for TRIO participants, staff, and external community partners, the Program Specialist 2 ensures students feel welcomed, supported, and valued throughout their academic journey. This role guides students through the application and intake process, verifies eligibility, and facilitates a sm