Upward Bound Advisor

Ranger College•Ranger, TX

About The Position

The Academic Advisor of TRIO Upward Bound programs will coordinate the academic components for the 60 students supported from the 3 target schools “Eastland, Ranger, and Breckenridge ISD’s”. They will coordinate with the guidance counselors within those schools to offer academic support and services to the students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required in Education, Social Science, Counseling, teaching content area, or related field.
A minimum of two (2) years of related work experience
Experience teaching, advising, or counseling high school students in preparation for college entrance
Experience coordinating academic services
Experience working with students and individuals from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of best practices for teaching and promoting academic achievement among low- income and first-generation high school students
Knowledge of high school education and college entrance requirements
Ability to coordinate high-quality academic services
Ability to effectively train and supervise part-time academic tutors
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with students
Ability to foster and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Strong organizational skills and willingness to take initiative
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to accurately maintain required documentation and prepare reports
Ability to utilize technology effectively
Ability to seek and identify methods for continuous improvement of the program
Understanding and respect for the diverse backgrounds of students, staff, and college community.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, supervise, and maintain documentation of all academic components of the Upward Bound programs, including but not limited to academic instruction, tutoring, course selection, and ACT/SAT/EOC test preparation
Assist Director with hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating all part-time academic instructors and tutors
Establish and maintain partnerships with all target school guidance staff and faculty and other members of the academic community to promote the academic achievement of participating students
Monitor and document the academic progress of all Upward Bound participants, including collecting and analyzing progress reports, report cards, and transcripts
Identify the academic needs of Upward Bound participants and coordinate or implement individualized academic interventions as appropriate
Conduct weekly school visits and provide individual and group advising to support students' academic success, high school graduation, and enrollment in postsecondary education in assigned high schools
Develop strong relationships with students and families from assigned high schools to promote student growth and engagement in the program
Collaborate with Program Manager and local school district personnel to recruit and retain 60 participants in the program each year, including attending school events and making presentations at assigned high schools
Coordinate and maintain documentation of tutoring services
Coordinate and supervise the academic components of the Upward Bound summer programs, including academic instruction in mathematics, literature and composition, science, and foreign language, hands-on workshops, ACT/SAT preparation, and enrollment in college-level courses
Provide advising on re-entry to secondary education as needed
Manage the inventory of instructional supplies for participants and instructors and distribute or request supplies as needed
Develop forms and records to document program activities and maintain documentation of services in electronic database and participant files
Engage with other TRIO staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery
Assist with completing program evaluations and reports, including Department of Education Annual Performance Report
Submit records and forms in a timely fashion as required in the policy and procedures manual.
Encourage and support College activities, policies, procedures, and philosophies.
Actively participate in professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned.