Nature of Work Assists and prepares eligible high school students for successful completion of high school and transition to post-secondary education. Creates and provides programming for participants and prepares reports as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed Essential Duties:

1. Assist with distribution of program information and participant selection in Alliance High School a. Conduct workshops and information sessions for students, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators and inform them of program services/activities, objectives and eligibility criteria b. Accept referrals from counselors, teachers and community agency personnel c. Meet with each applicant to discuss student's reason for applying, interests and attitudes toward education and career goals d. Review applications, confer with the Director and school counselors/teachers and compile a final roster of accepted students and alternates along with the rationale for accepting each 2. Provide program services to participants a. Provide academic support to program participants to deal with immediate problems and overcome academic deficiencies b. Monitor participant progress and coordinate tutoring curriculum for each participant c. Conduct individualized sessions to help participants overcome problems affecting performance and retention d. Provide academic advising in the areas of long range academic and career planning, class selection, resolution of academic problems, preparation for high school e. Counsels UB students regarding realistic college choices and assists them in gaining admission and obtaining financial aid or other needed services f. Conduct periodic group meetings for all program participants g. Along with the Director and teachers from the school, finalize a Summer curriculum, identify student needs, develop a Summer Individualized Education Plan and assist with the 6-week Summer program h. Participate in college campus tours

Secondary Duties:

1. Gather and process participant information 2. Assists with the APR, Annual Performance Report 3. Contributes in hiring teachers for summer residential program; interviews and recommends final selection 4. Occasional travel and driving during the academic year. Extensive travel and driving during the UB summer program and trip 5. Contribute to teaching responsibilities during summer program 6. Other duties as assigned by Project Director Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications Experience working with disadvantaged populations or youth counseling Experience teaching, training, or counseling Physical Demands License and Certification Requirements Valid driver's license Other Requirements Successful background records check Satisfactory evaluation of driving record Salary Information $23,500-$25,000 This is .50 FTE with off contract periods

FTE 0.500 FLSA

Non-Exempt Union Status Non-Union Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1708P Desired Start Date Open Date 07/23/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants General Information EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.