Program Advisor - Project REACH

University of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The University of New Orleans is seeking a dedicated and student-centered professional for the position of Program Advisor in Project REACH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Training and experience working with "at risk" youth and young adults from culturally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.
• Licenses/Certification: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to off-site visits is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred from an accredited institution with at least two-year's experience working with "at risk" youth and young adults from economically and/or culturally disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the identification, recruitment, selection, and delivery of services to middle and high school participants each year. Responsible for collecting appropriate demographic, income verification, and academic documentation (report cards, transcripts, standardized test scores, IEP/ITP, 504, or medical documentation) to complete application prior to acceptance.
• Conduct effective and grade-appropriate workshops/activities via group and/or individual meetings, including college selection, career awareness, financial aid and scholarship information; standardized test preparation; tutoring; academic advising, and technical assistance with college admissions and financial aid applications; campus enrichment activities, educational field trips; and career and college day programs, annually.
• Responsible for postsecondary placement and tracking of all assigned "college-ready" participants by providing individualized technical assistance with the college and financial procedures to monitor and ensure that the program meets its goal of postsecondary enrollment and completion, annually.
• Use personal transportation for travel (with reimbursement) to and from target schools and community activities. Required to participate in some weekend meetings, parent nights, target school open houses, and overnight field trips.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports on all major areas of responsibility including the progress of assigned participants and verification of high school graduating seniors and postsecondary enrollment.
• Responsible for reviewing participants needs assessments and developing an Individualized Action Plan (IAP) for all assigned participants to ensure that students receive appropriate support services that address identified needs, annually.
• Responsible for accurate, written documentation of all services and activities provided to participants via daily contact logs and information entered into the Blumen database.
• Adhere to the established Plan of Operation, Curriculum, Program Policies and Procedures and all other related federal TRIO regulations.
• Abide by administrative policies/procedures addressed in the Staff Handbook, Standards of Professional Conduct, and UNO rules, regulations, and policies. Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees