Academic Advisor/Tutor - Upward Bound Math and Science (Grant Funded Position)

Northwest-Shoals Community College • Muscle Shoals, AL

82d • $16 - $20

About The Position

The position involves providing academic advising to program participants, informing them about dual credit opportunities, and evaluating career interest inventories to assist students with career exploration. The role also includes assisting participants with ACT preparation, developing improved study skills, and providing tutoring to program participants. Additionally, the advisor will develop a plan of action for any participant with a 'C' or below in any class and maintain accurate documentation on participant contacts, progress, and time and effort. The advisor will work closely with the Coordinator, Faculty Director, and the Academic Advisor to achieve program objectives.

Requirements

• Experienced teaching high school students in STEM fields, required.
• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
• Understanding of persons from disadvantaged backgrounds, required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to program participants.
• Inform program participants on dual credit opportunities.
• Evaluate career interest inventories and assist students with career exploration.
• Assist participants with ACT preparation.
• Develop improved study skills.
• Provide tutoring to program participants.
• Develop a plan of action for any participant with a 'C' or below in any class.
• Maintain accurate documentation on participant contacts, progress, and time and effort.
• Work closely with the Coordinator, Faculty Director, and the Academic Advisor to achieve program objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree