Educational Advisor - Upward Bound Math & Science

Educational Advisor - Upward Bound Math & Science

Pasadena City College

Salary: $68,101.44 - $75,081.96 Annually (CFT-46)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 09757

Location: Pasadena, CA

Department: Student Services

Closing: 3/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

This is a grant‑funded position through August 31, 2027. Renewal is on an annual basis, however, is not guaranteed. This is an 11‑month position.

Upward Bound Math–Science (UBMS) at Pasadena City College is a college completion program that emphasizes STEM college and career exploration. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, UBMS serves high‑school students attending Pasadena Unified School District or El Monte Unified High School District. To qualify for UBMS, scholars must be U.S. citizens or residents who are:
1) First‑generation college‑bound;
2) At risk for academic failure; and/or
3) Low income per federal guidelines.

Under the direction of the Director for Upward Bound Math–Science, the Educational Advisor directly supports the attainment of all eight Project Objectives:
1. Academic performance (GPA); 2. Academic performance on standardized tests;
3. Secondary school retention and graduation;
4. Secondary school graduation with a rigorous program of study (A‑G courses); 5. Post‑secondary enrollment;
6. Post‑secondary completion;
7. Recruitment; 8. Two‑thirds low‑income & first‑generation students. To achieve this, the incumbent recruits, retains, and facilitates educational advisement for cohorts of up to 70 students on topics that include course selection, study skills, personal soft‑skills development, college and career exploration and preparation, assessment tests (SBAC, SAT/ACT), financial aid information, admissions requirements to diverse post‑secondary institutions, assistance with financial aid application and college admissions process.

The advisor also fosters parental involvement, collaborates with community partners, and supports planning and implementation of year‑round educational activities such as Saturday Academies, a 6‑week summer commuter program, and a 5‑day environmental science retreat.

• Provide services in support of students enrolling in college, retaining students pursuing educational goals, and helping students complete educational, career, or program/department goals.
• Understand and relay general information regarding policies and procedures in individual or group format to staff and students.
• Assist students in navigating processes including completing appropriate paperwork such as petitions, forms, requests, and college and financial aid applications.
• Conduct group presentations to various audiences including prospective students, students, parents, community members, faculty and staff regarding services related to the goals of the college/department/program.
• Organize events related to departmental goals and student needs.
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between entities critical to the department’s success such as college and high school, college and community organization, department to department, etc.
• Communicate information in oral, written and electronic format in a clear manner.
• Collect information from prospective students/students as needed.
• Maintain data for reporting purposes and submit reports as required by department/program.
• Perform outreach, recruitment and selection of students in accordance with department/program selection criteria, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Provide academic, career and personal advisement to participants, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Monitor student involvement and progress, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Support all activities related to summer program activities, as necessary per grant/program requirements.
• Review paperwork for accuracy as directed by a supervisor.
• Perform general clerical duties as assigned; answer phone, check messages, and retrieve fax messages.
• Perform other assigned duties which do not require professional competencies or which are assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university, AND
• Two years of experience working with…