Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Upward Bound Academic Advisor About the Opportunity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Under the supervision of the Associate Director and leadership ofthe Program Director, the Upward Bound Academic Advisor is responsible for recruiting Upward Bound participants; providing academic and personal counseling; planning, implementing, and chaperoning students at workshops and trips; advising on college admission and financial aid; recruiting and training summerresidential staff; completing written student evaluations. This position also provides administrative, professional, technical, and operational support through independent judgment, analytical skills, and professional or technical expertise.

• Recruitment efforts: conducting regular oral presentations attarget schools, community events, and other relevant outreach programs. Assist with interviewing potential participants andensure all participants meet the necessary eligibility requirements as established by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Provide academic, career, and college admission advising to Upward Bound participants.
• Provide appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Develop an individual academic plan (IAP) for participants in adesignated grade level including transcript evaluation, academic and extracurricular activity advising, and social/personal/academicintervention.
• Monitor and record attendance and academic performance of students and assist the Program Coordinator in the management of information in the database to ensure compliance with the Department of Education's regulations.
• Maintain weekly office hours at one or more of the target schools (which include Oakland High Schools and/or Richmond High Schools).
• Act as the liaison between the program and parents target school personnel, community representatives, and post-secondaryinstitutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate academic support programs includingadvising, workshops, assessment, and follow-up as well as resource referral.
• Assist with all aspects of the planning of the Summer Residential Enrichment Program; this includes an onsite residencewith students for a designated period of time.
• Develop, plan, and chaperone activities, events, field trips,and college tours.
• Dedicate ongoing attention to personal professional development and remain current with the U.S. Department of Education'sregulations regarding TRiO Programs to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Experience and ability to effectively work with students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Mission-driven and passionate about programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantagedbackgrounds.
• Knowledge of TRiO student services database preferably Student Access Database and another office database such as Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective teaching and academiccounseling skills.
• Must have a valid California driver's license, safe driving record, current automobile insurance, and use of reliable transportation.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed,including onsite residence with students in dorms while on college tours and field trips.
• Must be available to maintain onsite residence with students for a designated period of time during the Summer Residential Enrichment Program.
• Requires passing fingerprinting and a background check.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision and independent judgment.
• Flexibility and initiative. Ability to take direction,prioritize, and work independently.
• Demonstrated experience-solving problems including conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure tomeet deadlines, maintaining a professional composure when dealing with common problems that occur in events and classroom settings.

• Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education, social work, psychology, or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably experience as a…