Academic Advisor - Upward Bound; Part-Time, Grant Funded

Academic Advisor
- Upward Bound (Part-Time, Grant Funded)

Job Title Academic Advisor
- Upward Bound (Part-Time, Grant Funded)

Location

Location Main Campus
- Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05550

Department

Department Upward Bound

Job Category

Job Category Professional

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Grant Funded

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/28/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date 09/01/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

This position exists to advise students and support the administration of the Upward Bound Program (UB) by providing college prep curriculum advising, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and college readiness experiences and skills for high school students in the Dayton Public School District.

The Academic Advisor is responsible for the implementation of the services and activities that are essential to achieving the goals and objectives of the Upward Bound grant as approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The major responsibilities of the position include monitoring individual/group tutoring and instructional sessions, developing curriculum; administering testing instruments and surveys, planning cultural exposure activities and college visitations for student participants;

developing and monitoring individualized plans for academic success and financial literacy of UB participants, serving as a liaison between the Upward Bound Program and the administration and staff at the target schools, recruiting program students; planning and coordinating service learning projects; and collecting and submitting data used for academic planning and for the annual performance report.

Other responsibilities include assisting the Project Director with Upward Bound Program operations and when needed, providing support for program activities sponsored by the Office of Student Enrichment Programs.

The hourly pay rate for this position is $25.91 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week. This position is grant funded and contingent upon the funds associated with the respective grants.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance

* SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

ADVISING

• Coordinate tutoring and supplemental teaching experiences for program students
• Recommend courses at the target high schools, at Upward Bound, and through the dual enrollment programs for UB participants
• Administer and review tests for program students
• Develop academic success plans for program students through individualized educational plans
• Coordinate service learning experiences for students for academic enrichment
• Develop a college and career readiness educational program for students
• Advise students to increase financial literacy and to develop a financial plan for college
• Plan cultural exposure trips and college visits

MARKETING / RECRUITMENT

• Conduct Upward Bound orientation/information sessions to students, parents, and teachers
• Assist students through the application process and guide students through all processes to include registration, enrollment and retention
• Advertise Upward Bound and services to target schools and support programs within the Office of Student Enrichment Programs
• Develop relationships with educators and community leaders to improve collaborative opportunities for access and persistence

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Process applications and select Upward Bound Program participants
• Implement the day-to-day operations of the Upward Bound Program to deliver student services – tutoring, instructional curriculum, academic records review, cultural events and college visits
• Monitor and…