TRIO SSS Peer Specialists assist the TRIO SSS team in increasing the access and success of new Salt Lake Community College students. At SLCC, TRIO Peer Specialists play a critical role for the College helping students to feel welcome and successful on campus life. All TRIO Peer Specialists develop leadership and professional skills while employed, and benefit from being part of a caring team environment that fosters their personal and academic growth. This is a unique opportunity to form close bonds with a staff and student body; promote SLCC Bruin pride; and be a positive influence on SLCC students.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate as a team member of the TRIO department by:
- Presenting information about TRIO to large and small groups of students during the academic year.
- Informing TRIO students and their families of campus resources and services.
- Leading tours of the Redwood campus for students, families, and other guests.
- Answering questions and directing students in person, via email, and over the phone.
- Participating in event planning and execution of duties with diligence and excellent customer service practices.
- Participating in other institutional activities and duties as assigned.
- Motivate and encourage TRIO students.
- Create a welcoming environment for TRIO students and their families.
- Articulate the purpose of SLCC’s general education classes and teach students how to register for these classes.
- Feel comfortable using the SLCC Catalog and DegreeWorks platforms.
- Be punctual and dependable.
- Participate in ongoing professional development sessions.
- Guide new students through the TRIO SSS application online.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong public speaking skills.
- Professionalism in manner and appearance.
- Bilingual or multilingual ability.
- Familiarity or involvement with SLCC services, resources, or student organizations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) with a wide range of individuals.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Present in front of large audiences as well as provide one-on-one consultations.
- Work collaboratively with others in the TRIO team, as well as our campus and community partners.
- Organize, process and disseminate large amounts of information accurately.
- Learn the requirements of SLCC services, major prerequisites, programs and degree options, as well as college resources and procedures (e.g., application, registration, placement, orientation, etc.).
- Work well under pressure and function independently with integrity under minimal supervision.
- Work a flexible schedule which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Utilize basic computer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SLCC’s student information system (i.e., Banner).
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
Special Instructions
Please indicate on your resume if your experience is full time or part time.
This position will work 10-20 hours a week, not to exceed 125 hours in a month.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Work-study is awarded to SLCC students through the Federal College Work-Study program, which requires establishing financial need through the FAFSA application from the Financial Aid Office. If you do not have work-study awarded to you, you will not be eligible for work under work-study positions.
SLCC Highlights
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
FLSA SLCC Information
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.
