Upward Bound Project Advisor Tarrant County, TX

Overview

The Upward Bound Project Advisor supports the academic and post-secondary success of eligible high school students as part of a federally funded TRIO program. This position is responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible participants and providing ongoing academic advising, tutoring coordination, college readiness support, and case management. The Project Advisor helps students complete high school and transition to post-secondary education by offering individual and group advising, workshops, and hands-on assistance with college admissions and financial aid processes.

This position is contingent upon continued funding.

• Accountable for recruiting and enrolling a minimum of 46 eligible youth into the program each year
• Serve program youth in grades 9 through 12
• Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives set by the US Department of Education and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County

• Provide support to program members about their progress toward secondary education completion, with assistance and advice on course selection, study, and test-taking skills, writing skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Provide and enroll program members in academic tutoring

• Assist high school seniors with the post-secondary educational enrollment process, including, but not limited to, college applications, financial aid applications, and other enrollment tasks for institutions post-acceptance
• Assist underclassmen with their understanding of post-secondary education pathways, career matching, and persisting to the next grade level
• Organize and conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops, and meetings every week with program participants on college-readiness topics
• Maintain and develop knowledge of admissions and financial aid processes through various professional development and training platforms, online and in-person
• Coordinate and carry out daytime and overnight field trips for program members to engage in college exploration, career exploration, cultural activities, and STEM discovery

• Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes
• Manage and maintain comprehensive and accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts and progress, student files, program activities, follow-up processes, and meet deadlines
• Compile and analyze data to assess caseload progress using own caseload management system and program database

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by the deadline

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure the accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
• Coordinate and work directly with target schools, community agencies, organizations, and postsecondary institutions to provide services to program youth
• Develop and maintain a working and trusting relationship with program members and families

• Regular attendance is required; arrive…