Academic And Support Advisor - Counseling, Upward Bound

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Temporary, part-time position; June 3-June 28, 2024

PRIMARY DUTY: The Academic and Support Advisor provides Upward Bound participants with academic, personal, career, financial and social advisement.  This position works closely with other members of the project in a team-oriented environment to meet the needs of the participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine individual needs of up to 35 project participants through assessment of their academic, personal, career, financial and social needs

• Sensitivity to and familiarity with the social, economic, and cultural background of low-income, first generation, and disabled students

• Knowledge of developmental issues of high school students and demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues

• Provide individual and group advising services to participants

• Plan and facilitate workshops in given focus areas based upon student needs

• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and various departments on campus

• Maintain appropriate documentation to meet Federal guidelines

• Knowledge of various computer software and data management systems, including, but not limited to Google Drive and Canvas.

• Coordinate with Coordinator of Counseling for project evaluation and reporting required for federal recordkeeping

• Proctor and interpret standardized career assessments

• Advocate for individual participant needs and communicate participant concerns to appropriate staff

• Maintain participant confidentiality (this is a mandatory reporting position)

• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings

• Attend and participate in a job-training workshop

• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree and significant progress toward an advanced degree in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology is required.

Experience: Classroom or related experiences with disadvantaged youth from rural areas

Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills; energetic; responsible; creative; knowledge of effective teaching and learning processes; ability to work with high school students; maintain confidentiality; effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs); individual and group advising skills; ability to work with diverse learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Design, coordination and evaluation of retention programs for low-income, first-generation and disabled students; knowledge of developmental teaching technologies and materials; public or private teaching experience (with emphasis in academic skills development); academic and career advisement; personal experience in overcoming academic and economic obstacles to success; knowledge of federal regulations governing Department of Education programs.

Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills; effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs); Demonstrated solid organizational and management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in air-conditioned shared office and/or classroom setting during the afternoon hours.                 

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer, program assessments, copy machine, and standardized career assessment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled

DATE AVAILABLE: June 3, 2024  

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You must also submit a resume, cover letter and transcripts and the names of three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Upward Bound Office at 660-562-1638 or email cpelton@nwmissouri.edu.