Upward Bound Academic Advisor - Phil Campbell Project (Part-Time, Grant Funded Position)

Alabama Community College System•Phil Campbell, AL

36d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Build strong, supportive relationships with program participants to encourage academic and personal growth. Assist in the recruiting and screening of eligible participants, ninth through twelfth grades in target schools. Assist with program activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with proposed timelines, including assisting with Annual Performance Review (APR) Data Collection and Reporting. Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Summer Program and assure participants are appropriately placed in classes/tutoring. Assist in the day-to-day operations of Academic Component and Summer Program. Assist in coordinating cultural/educational trips. Assist in assuring that college financial aid, scholarship and career information is provided to Upward Bound participants. Monitor tutoring program and participants' academic progress in target schools and assure participants' academic needs are being addressed. Assist with the identification of professional tutors and other project personnel as needed. Maintain a library of postsecondary institutions' catalogs, financial aid reports, college admissions requirements and career development materials for use by the program. Plan, develop and coordinate educational, social, cultural and recreational activities for the academic year and summer component. Assist project seniors in selecting academic majors, applying for admission to postsecondary educational programs, completing the FAFSA and scholarship applications, coordinate their placement and follow-up. Assist with weekend workshops and cultural trips. Monitor UB alumni postsecondary outcomes through outreach and National Student Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or related field from an accredited institution, required.
Minimum of three years of experience working with socially, economically, culturally and/or academically disadvantaged youth, required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred, not required.
Trio experience, preferred.
Personal or professional experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population, preferred.

Responsibilities

Build strong, supportive relationships with program participants to encourage academic and personal growth.
Assist in the recruiting and screening of eligible participants, ninth through twelfth grades in target schools.
Assist with program activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with proposed timelines, including assisting with Annual Performance Review (APR) Data Collection and Reporting.
Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Summer Program and assure participants are appropriately placed in classes/tutoring.
Assist in the day-to-day operations of Academic Component and Summer Program.
Assist in coordinating cultural/educational trips.
Assist in assuring that college financial aid, scholarship and career information is provided to Upward Bound participants.
Monitor tutoring program and participants' academic progress in target schools and assure participants' academic needs are being addressed.
Assist with the identification of professional tutors and other project personnel as needed.
Maintain a library of postsecondary institutions' catalogs, financial aid reports, college admissions requirements and career development materials for use by the program.
Plan, develop and coordinate educational, social, cultural and recreational activities for the academic year and summer component.
Assist project seniors in selecting academic majors, applying for admission to postsecondary educational programs, completing the FAFSA and scholarship applications, coordinate their placement and follow-up.
Assist with weekend workshops and cultural trips.
Monitor UB alumni postsecondary outcomes through outreach and National Student Clearinghouse.