Part Time Academic Advisor

"ASC"•Fullerton, CA

12d

About The Position

CSUF Upward Bound partners with local high schools and their communities to help students and families access resources that support progress to college and success in higher education. Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Academic Advisor identifies and enrolls eligible participants, assesses student needs, provides academic and career advising, and designs and delivers services that support success in secondary education and progression to postsecondary education. The Advisor works directly with participants at Santa Ana Unified School District service sites, helps implement the grant and meet its objectives, and maintains program records. Employment beyond the current grant/contract period is contingent on continued funding. The position includes academic support at least two days per week (Tuesday and Thursday) in Santa Ana, as well as one Saturday Academy per month from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Advisor supports tutoring, workshops, field trips, Saturday Academies, summer programs, financial aid and college applications, and other activities that help students graduate from high school and attend college. The role also involves participant recruitment and eligibility screening, communication with parents, documentation, reporting support, and travel to school and off-campus sites as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Services, Education, or a related field.
Experience working with students and educational programs.
Experience conducting workshops or group advising.
Experience working with low-income students, potential first-generation college students, or students with disabilities.
Ability to collaborate with partners on campus, at schools, and in the external community.
Experience providing or overseeing academic support, such as tutoring and college preparation assistance.
Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and databases.
Reliable transportation to travel to school sites, community locations, and events.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Ability to develop students’ academic success, coordinate effectively, and build interpersonal relationships.
Ability to speak publicly and represent Upward Bound.
Organizational, time-management, coordination, and multitasking skills.
Ability to facilitate postsecondary preparation and academic success workshops.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing academic support or enrichment programs, such as tutoring.
Experience working with parents or guardians of high-school-aged youth.
Ability to speak and write in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide academic support at least two days per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and support one monthly Saturday Academy from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Santa Ana.
Help students progress to higher education through academic advising, financial aid and postsecondary program application assistance, workshops, tutoring, field trips, Saturday Academy, summer programs, and other opportunities.
Meet weekly with participants at target schools and provide academic and career advising.
Monitor and update participants’ individual educational plans.
Identify and develop strategies and activities to improve participants’ academic development, achievement, and interest in postsecondary education.
Create and facilitate workshops on college access topics, including college applications, financial aid, major and career exploration, and program recruitment.
Support after-school tutoring at school sites twice a week, Saturday Success Academy sessions, and field trips.
Prepare weekly student contact records and record attendance at program activities.
Communicate with parents about student progress as needed and build rapport with students and parents.
Recruit students and screen and interview applicants to determine program eligibility.
Provide data and supporting documents for reports and assist the Project Director with project reports.
Travel to target schools and off-campus sites as needed.
Provide print and digital information about financial aid, alternative secondary education programs, and postsecondary programs.
Perform duties required to implement and operate the project, as well as other duties as assigned.