L.E..R.N. Foundation Inc. Veteran's Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Bartow, Floyd, Paulding, and Polk Counties.

Salary: $46,500

Staff member will be responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and advising 125 Veterans required to be served by the Veterans Upward Bound program. The staff member will interview and assess students’ educational and financial needs, develop Individualized Success Plans (ISPs) to assist participants in receiving needed educational assistance; provide guidance to the participants in admissions, financial aid, academic counseling, career options, and college transfer opportunities.

The staff member will manage an individual caseload, conduct individual and group counseling sessions, assist with college transfer tours and cultural events, and participate in campus and community Veterans Association activities. Staff members will establish and maintain communication with area military units, Veterans organizations, and other community partners.

• Responsible for the enrollment, success coaching, and advising of eligible participants.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records for 125 participants
• Ensure completion of required applications, surveys, and supporting documents
• Assist with data entry and accuracy of student database
• Obtain student school records, surveys, and college enrollment information
• Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with all referral agencies
• Schedule students in college access workshops to include college preparation, financial literacy, and career awareness workshops
• Review student records, identify local community referral resources, and conduct referrals for students
• Determine and schedule assessments of student needs; may assist with financial aid coordination
• Report student performance and adjustment needs
• Identify trends in student needs, wants, and demands and develop processes and operations to improve student retention and enrollment.
• Track resource usage and aid adequacy as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field
• Knowledge of veteran-specific challenges in postsecondary education, student retention, and learning strategies
• Demonstrated ability to provide proactive recruitment and advising to meet the needs of underrepresented students, especially adult learners and/or veterans
• Ability to coordinate pre-enrollment services for eligible individuals. Services range from outreach, college and financial aid application assistance, and identifying career pathways.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good safety record. May be required to transport program participants using rented vehicles
• Experience with program and/or curriculum development
• Experience in fields related to required services and project objectives
• One (1) year of experience in academic advising or related field
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to use relational database software (i.e. MS Access and/or File Maker Pro)
• Ability to establish and attend recruiting events
• Familiarity with standardized assessments
• Ability to remain in a stationary position
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators
• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to attend recruiting events
• Ability to create and record statistical information on participants

Flexible work from home options available.