Academic Advisor

The Program Educational/Academic Advisor reports to the Director, Upward Bound. TRIO Upward Bound works with low income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged high school students to help them develop the skills needed to become successful college students. The Educational Advisor, TRIO Upward Bound works to provide opportunities for Upward Bound participants to develop social skills, cultural competence, study skills, and academic skills appropriate for their educational goals. The Educational Advisor, TRIO Upward Bound assists in planning, organizing, and presenting group workshops and summer enrichment program, planning and supervising participants’ attendance at cultural events, and assists with the recruitment, selection, and retention process for all participants.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities:
• Coordinate weekly TRIO Upward Bound program initiatives in targeted high schools.
• Lead, develop and implement educational programming and external communication for TRIO program.
• Provide outreach and support services to program participants and families.
• Communicate and serve as a liaison with campus and community partners on behalf of Upward Bound programs.
• Conduct workshops on academic and college readiness related topics.
• Assess and evaluation program efforts; prepare student and administrative reports.
• Organize a variety of Upward Bound projects and events (i.e. Path to College, engagement days, Trips, Plans for Postsecondary Summer Component development; supervision of part time mentors; college and career readiness; academic and postsecondary advising; Senior Bridge to College program development, Parent Meetings).
• Assist with accuracy and completion of Annual Performance Report.
• Plan and implement advising and guidance services.
• Direct and implement parent meetings and parent outreach.
• Direct and strengthen organization of Alumni association including maintenance of web social networks.
• Maintain accurate and detailed student records.
• Serve on various university committees.
• Perform related duties as assigned.