Advisor, Upward Bound

Job Summary

The Advisor in Upward Bound collaborates with colleagues to provide various opportunities for participants to build academic proficiency and social/cultural competency. This role assists in planning, organizing, and facilitating program activities and events, and with the recruitment and retention of program participants.

Compensation Type:
Salaried

Compensation: $23.13

• Oversees the after‑school Upward Bound tutoring program. Provides academic advising for a caseload of participants throughout the academic year.
• Assists in developing, designing, and leading program components that result in positive academic outcomes for Upward Bound participants. Provides engaging, ongoing opportunities for Upward Bound participants to experience success through academic activities. Develops and maintains a safe, supportive learning environment to achieve positive results. Builds strong, positive relationships with Upward Bound participants.
• Facilitates Saturday and Senior Session workshops. Provides time and group management while offering homework and tutoring assistance. Creates and maintains discussions for program and participant improvement.
• Provides mentoring and transitional support to graduating seniors and first‑year college students participating in the BRIDGE program. Identifies and recruits new participants in accordance with USDOE requirements.

• Reports to the site on time and prepared, as directed. Assists with the needs of the Upward Bound Summer Enrichment Institute for 9th through 11th‑grade students.
• Models professional behavior with participants, parents, and staff. Handles disruptive behavior with respect, following guidelines, processes, and procedures; and reports any issues to the Upward Bound Manager and/or TRIO Director.

• Assists with snack/bus pass distribution, chaperoning during off‑campus activities, and participant sign‑out and clean‑up of bus and classroom environments. Assists with the off‑campus and weekend activities and other events, as needed.

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in student advising
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).
• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.

Full Time/Part Time:
Part time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled

Hours:

20