Upward Bound Project Advisor Job Muskegon area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Upward Bound Project Advisor Tracking Code
860-262

Job Description Muskegon Community College

Muskegon Community College is a center for lifelong learning that helps people attain their educational goals by offering programs that respond to individual, community, and global needs. MCC is an associate degree-granting institution of higher education and an applied technology leader for high-tech, hands-on training.

With nearly a 100-year history of academic excellence, MCC is a public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With robust student success support, free tutoring, 20 athletic teams, events, clubs, and activities, MCC has an annual, full-time equated student enrollment of approximately 2,300 and an unduplicated headcount of 5,100.

Most recently, Muskegon Community College outranked all other colleges in Michigan for the rate of students who received federal financial aid and then transferred to continue their education at a four-year institution. The college’s transfer-out rate was the highest in Michigan, 7 percentage points above the state average, and outpaced the average transfer rate across the nation.

The College has an annual operating budget (general fund) of $51 million and employs about 210 regular full and part-time staff and many adjunct faculty and student assistants. The College also offers 52 Associate degree programs and 24 certificate programs.

The main campus is located on a 111-acre campus in Muskegon which includes the Hendrik Meijer Library & Information Technology Center, Bartels-Rode Gymnasium, Frauenthal Foundation Fine Arts Center (including the Overbrook Theater and Art Gallery), Stevenson Center, the Science Center, the Health and Wellness Center, Art & Music Building, and MCC Golf Course.

Muskegon Community College also operates the Sturrus Technology Center and Fab Lab in downtown Muskegon and extension centers in Ottawa and Newaygo Counties.

Living in Muskegon County

Muskegon County residents enjoy 26 miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan’s shoreline, as well as one of America’s only luge tracks at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park and the regionally popular Michigan’s Adventure Amusement & Water Park. An outdoor recreation hub with three state parks and swimming, fishing and boating on its many lakes and rivers, the Muskegon area offers dynamic downtown and beachfront restaurant and entertainment venues.

The Muskegon Farmer’s Market is the second largest in Michigan. Cruise ships dock in Muskegon, while a high-speed ferry connects the city to Milwaukee. Notable local museums range from rare art collections to an actual World War II submarine and a U.S. Navy ship used during D-Day.

Unofficial Transcripts must be submitted when applying to be considered.

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled - first reviews on Monday, September 7, 2026

Salary: up to $43,000 depending on experience

General Description:

Mentor and monitor Upward Bound student participants; work intensively with their families to help the students attain success through high school; and prepare students for entry into post-secondary education.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field from an accredited college or university;
Master’s degree preferred in guidance and counseling, education, administration or a related field.

Two years related coaching, mentoring, or related education experience as a including the use of technology to accomplish job tasks. Ability and willingness to upgrade skills including technology or process changes.

Experience with and commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals.

Prefer previous experience with TRIO/Upward Bound Programs or work with disadvantaged student populations.

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a successful team while accomplishing tasks and assignments without assistance, even while multi-tasking.

Highly motivated and solution oriented with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the College.

Must be detailed-oriented, well-organized, and able to deal…