EIU TRiO Student Support Services

Duties and Responsibilities: TRIO/SSS Program - Program Initiatives

The Office of Inclusion & Academic Engagement seeks to complement the mission of Eastern Illinois University as they foster civility and raise cultural awareness in the students, faculty and staff. The Office of Inclusion & Academic Engagement provides an academic environment and support structure that is aimed at improving the retention and graduation rates of multicultural students.

• Attend Mandatory Professional Staff Training scheduled for August. 
• Carry a case load of 30-35 students. 
• Develop and facilitate (2) workshops per semester 
• Assist Director in organizing graduate school visits 
• Attend and supervise (1) graduate school visit per semester 
• Assist Director in organizing cultural or extracurricular activities 
• Extra Duties for Professional Development. 
• Assist in facilitating student leadership activities 
• Organize student advisory committee 
• Work (3) weekend out of the year [EIUnity Diversity Conference, ACCESS Granted and BSR] 
• Assist with the program newsletter (2) per semester 
• Attend monthly meetings with Director of Inclusion & Academic Engagement /Graduate Assistants/Intern Students 
• Attend weekly staff meetings, orientations and TRiO/SSS program events 
• Create monthly bulletin boards at least (2) per semester 
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Directors of TRiO/SSS and Executive Director of Inclusion & Academic Engagement Assist with the Cultural Recognition/Graduation Dinner. 
• Work with one student group who serves the underrepresented student population. 

Special Qualifications:

• Experience working with First-generation and ethnic minority
• Involvement in undergraduate student organizations
• Familiar with social media platform and possibly ways for assist with communication and marketing