Upward Bound Program Advisor – Student Advocacy Specialist

• assists in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs/activities for Upward Bound Programs' participants
• serves as the Penn State on-site program liaison/contact with school district personnel
• responsible for student recruitment and programming for grant-determined school district population
• advising, tutoring, or referring program participants on various student services including high school course selection, college readiness, financial aid, health and wellness, career services
• development and implementation of academic year and summer residential programming in compliance with federal guidelines as outlined in the grant
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with school districts, community partners, and campus and University-wide offices

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Demonstrated experience in providing direct college preparation services to 9th- through 12th-grade students
• Knowledge of and experience with federally funded TRIO programs is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Understanding and articulating unit policies and federal grant guidelines in oral and written communication

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing educational programs and services for high school students, with a focus on college readiness and compliance with federal guidelines. Strong ability to build relationships with school districts and community partners while managing multiple tasks effectively.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ Years Relevant Experience
• Direct College Preparation Services
• Knowledge of TRIO Programs
• Effective Communication

• Program Development
• Student Recruitment
• Academic Advising
• Tutoring
• Compliance with Federal Guidelines

• Relationship Building
• Multitasking
• Deadline Management

• Upward Bound Programs
• Educational Programs
• Service-Learning
• College Readiness
• High School Course Selection