TRIO Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Job Overview

The UB Academic Advisor is the primary provider of academic services to UB participants, guiding and supporting high school students in preparing for college. Academic assistance includes tutoring, academic advising, and workshops on financial aid and college applications. College and career readiness includes college application assistance, career exposure, information on dual enrollment, and scholarship guidance.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Internal / External

Position Type

Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Full Time

Position Funding Type

Grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields
• Two years experience working with TRIO or similar projects
• Experience working with college and financial aid applications

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• Individual with similar backgrounds as UB participants
• Experience working in high school and college settings

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of federally funded TRIO programs or similar grants
• Understanding of Texas Core requirements, academic/placement/career assessments, high school curriculum, course requirements, and program parameters
• Demonstrated knowledge of outreach, recruitment, and intervention services and strategies that address needs of target population groups
• Interpersonal communication, cooperative problem solving, and public speaking skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize, and follow multiple projects and tasks through completion with attention to details

Preferred Knowledge & Skills (Additional)

• Advising
• Recruiting
• Dual Credit

Licensing/Certification Requirements

None

Job Duties

• Primary provider of academic services and support to all UB participants
• Application and assessment assistance
• Monitor academic progress and provide intervention and/or referrals as needed
• Serve as the liaison with the target schools
• Maintain a working relationship with multiple COM departments, community, and parent/guardians
• Collect, prepare, and maintain confidential records and files to maintain compliance
• Interpret records for eligibility and placement
• Coordinate with target schools recruitment events for potential participants
• Conduct success workshops for UB participants
• Assist with planning and implementation of Saturday and Summer Academies
• Supervise UB PT Tutor Mentor(s) and oversee services and outreach at target schools
• Provide mentoring and assist with coordination of mentorships and internships
• Assist with the Annual Performance Review (APR)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds or less
• Ability to travel with UB participants on a school bus
• Ability to drive a rental vehicle with UB participants
• Ability to travel overnight with UB participants
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays as scheduled

Salary Range

Minimum: $47,781
• Max: $59,726

Posting Dates

Open Date: 11/11/2025
• Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

Documents

Needed to Apply

• Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts (1 of
    3)
• Optional Documents
  • Additional Transcripts (2 of
    3)
  • Additional Transcripts (3 of
    3)

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