MnSCU Academic Professional 1 - Upward Bound Advisor
About The Position
This position provides academic support, advising, progress monitoring, and follow-up services to Upward Bound participants who are low-income and first-generation students. The Advisor supports students in developing the academic skills, motivation, and college readiness necessary to complete secondary education and successfully enter and persist in postsecondary education. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program supported by the U.S. Department of Education. This position is a limited appointment and is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. The current Upward Bound grant period extends through August 31, 2027. The institution anticipates applying for and continuing the program through the next federal funding cycle, which would extend funding for an additional five-year period, contingent upon federal approval.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
- One (1) year experience working directly with high school students, including instruction, academic advising, and/or personal support to prepare students for college.
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or diverse college bound students, including knowledge of barriers impacting academic access and success.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and support students’ academic, personal, career, and social emotional needs, particularly within underserved communities.
- Strong communication and instructional skills, including public speaking, teaching, and written communication in individual and group settings (in person, phone, and virtual), with the ability to motivate students and collaborate respectfully with colleagues.
- Demonstrated organizational and self-management skills, including the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, initiate and follow through on tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, and 2–5 overnight trips per year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in youth development, education, or other related field.
- A background similar to that of our students (former TRIO participant, first-generation college student, member of BIPOC community, etc.)
- Proficiency in a language other than English (Spanish, Somali, or Amharic preferred)
- Experience working with TRIO or similar programs.
- Knowledge of Positive Youth Development Theory, social-emotional learning, and high-quality youth development programming.
Responsibilities
- Provides academic support to Upward Bound participants.
- Provides advising services to Upward Bound participants.
- Provides progress monitoring for Upward Bound participants.
- Provides follow-up services to Upward Bound participants.
- Supports students in developing academic skills.
- Supports students in developing motivation.
- Supports students in developing college readiness.
- Helps students complete secondary education.
- Helps students successfully enter postsecondary education.
- Helps students persist in postsecondary education.
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
