Upward Bound Academic Advisor - Phil Campbell Project; Part-Time, Grant Funded Position

Position: Upward Bound Academic Advisor - Phil Campbell Project (Part-Time, Grant Funded Position)
* Build strong, supportive relationships with program participants to encourage academic and personal growth.

* Assist in the recruiting and screening of eligible participants, ninth through twelfth grades in target schools.

* Assist with program activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with proposed timelines, including assisting with Annual Performance Review (APR) Data Collection and Reporting.

* Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Summer Program and assure participants are appropriately placed in classes/tutoring.

* Assist in the day-to-day operations of Academic Component and Summer Program.

* Assist in coordinating cultural/educational trips.

* Assist in assuring that college financial aid, scholarship and career information is provided to Upward Bound participants.

* Monitor tutoring program and participants' academic progress in target schools and assure participants' academic needs are being addressed.

* Assist with the identification of professional tutors and other project personnel as needed.

* Maintain a library of postsecondary institutions' catalogs, financial aid reports, college admissions requirements and career development materials for use by the program.

* Plan, develop and coordinate educational, social, cultural and recreational activities for the academic year and summer component.

* Assist project seniors in selecting academic majors, applying for admission to postsecondary educational programs, completing the FAFSA and scholarship applications, coordinate their placement and follow-up.

* Assist with weekend workshops and cultural trips.

* Monitor UB alumni postsecondary outcomes through outreach and National Student Clearinghouse.

* Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited institution, required.

* Minimum of three years of experience working with socially, economically, culturally and/or academically disadvantaged youth,

required.

* Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred, not required.

* Trio experience, preferred.

* Personal or professional experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population, preferred.

(This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is dependent on continued funding.)

A complete application packet consists of the following:

* a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,

* a current resume, and

* postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.

Applications may be submitted online cc.edu.

Applications will be received on an on-going basis.

Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $20.00 depending on education. (19 hours or less per week with NO BENEFITS)

Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.  Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview.  

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.  Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify).  E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.