Counselor​/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound AP

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Counselor/Tutor - TRIO Upward Bound AP27-026. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

• The primary responsibility of the TRIO Upward Bound Counselor/Tutor is to provide academic career and personal counseling as well as instruction to help prepare high school students for post-secondary education.
• The Counselor/Tutor supports students in overcoming academic, social and personal challenges by offering tutoring, advising on college admissions, financial aid and career planning while fostering skills necessary for academic success.
• The Counselor/Tutor will be responsible for assisting in developing/refining program curriculum, maintaining data on required program areas, recruitment of students and other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee.
• The Counselor/Tutor is expected to maintain a balanced workload that prioritizes direct participant services while fulfilling the program's recruitment, documentation, curriculum development, outreach, and administrative responsibilities.
• Work priorities may fluctuate throughout the program year based on student needs, recruitment cycles, academic calendars, summer programming, reporting deadlines, and priorities established by the Program Director.

FLSA:
Exempt

Bachelor's degree required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• Experience in TRIO Upward Bound Progams
• Demonstrated passion for working with educational programs that serve disadvantaged, low-income and first generation high school students, with a commitment to promoting students success and higher education opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point is preferred. Ability to effectively utilize student tracking and database management systems is recommended.

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

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