Upward Bound Advisor Washington

Upward Bound Advisor for Washington County

The UB Advisor provides one-on-one school-based academic, personal, career and college counseling to area students as well as small and large group activities and training/oversight of area tutors and mentors. The UB Advisor works closely with target school staff and families in Washington County to identify and recruit eligible area students as well as plan and implement regional outreach activities including: tutoring, college visits, mentoring, job shadows and cultural enrichment.

This position is year-round and requires being present on Bowdoin College Campus for the summer program.

Compensation:
The hourly range for this position is expected to be: $24.45 –$25.75/per hour (This position is eligible for overtime and shift/weekend differential). Compensation is based on skills and experience.

Benefits: A variety of health insurance plans (Medical – effective date of hire, Vision, Dental), Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required! Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off: 10 days of vacation (1st year), 15 days (2nd year), 12 days of personal/sick time (PTO accruals based on hours worked).

Paid Holidays and Special Days Off, Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service), Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool (Including household members)

Education/Skills Requirements:
Associates or vocational/technical school degree in a relevant field, Effective writing and verbal communications skills, Ability to present effectively to small and large groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Proficient computer skills including use of social media, presentation, database and spreadsheet software. Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

A valid Maine driver's license and the ability to comply with the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required. Ability to regularly work and travel throughout Maine. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in education or youth development. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Prior experience working with families with low income. Prior experience with advising financial aid and college admissions process. Demonstrated ability to coordinate group activities and to provide supervision to assigned staff. Familiarity with the region and area public school systems. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and

Hours:

This is a full-time, year round position (1.00

FTE). Typical school day is 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Office days are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. The summer schedule varies to meet operational needs and may include some weekends and evenings. Summer schedule requires being present on Bowdoin Campus in Brunswick for the residential summer program. Schedule will vary considerably according to target high school schedules and program activities.

Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. This position will travel frequently throughout Washington County and be remote or campus-based depending on the candidate's location.

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting.

Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.