EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Full-time, 12 months

PRIMARY DUTY

This position will provide project participants with counseling services. Upward Bound is a federally funded program that is currently funded through August 31, 2027. Continued funding is contingent upon a competitive application process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with identifying and actively recruiting 82 eligible high school students to participate in the Project on an annual basis Design counseling curriculum for the six-week summer residential program Hire, train, and supervise Resident Assistants and Counseling Assistants for the summer program Assist Project Director/Academic Coordinator in designing and implementing a positive residential experience for the students during the six-week program Assist students with personal, career, and social awareness Assist with identifying speakers or facilitators and assist with planning activities for six on-campus Saturday Academies during the academic year Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to project participants, including close monitoring of project database Assist with the completion of the Annual Performance Report Assist students with college admission processes, including scholarship and financial assistance Contribute to the grant writing process to secure program funding Be actively involved in university activities/committees which directly impact/reflect the interests of program participants Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Master's degree in Student Development, Counseling, Administration, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum three years' experience working with disadvantaged students or students in a high school-aged educational setting. Experience required with assisting students with college admission processes and career awareness.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work in an office setting from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and occasional nights and weekends. Some conference and program travel is required. Attendance at six Saturday Academies is also required. This position is identified as Campus Security Authority (CSA). The CSA will attend required CSA training and is an official of the University who has significant responsibility for students and campus activities and the authority to take action for the University.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise eight part-time employees during the summer component.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED

Computer and presentation materials

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to 20 pounds