Educational Outreach Counselor- Upward Bound

Concord University, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Athens, WEST VIRGINIA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Job Category Staff
Position Title Educational Outreach Counselor- Upward Bound
Working Title Educational Outreach Counselor- Upward Bound
Scheduled Hours Per Week Salary
FLSA Status Exempt

Job Summary


Job Summary
The Educational Outreach Counselor is responsible for supporting program implementation and for providing direct services to students participating in the Concord University Upward Bound Program.
The position is responsible for the assisting in participant selection and advising/supporting the educational growth of students during the academic year and summer components of the program.
This position is federally funded by the Department of Education, through the Upward Bound program.

Duties and Responsibilities


Duty/Responsibility
  • Act as a liaison between the target high schools and the Upward Bound staff/faculty.
  • Promote program and recruit UB students.
  • Advise and provide on-site programmatic support to high school students during both academic and summer six-weeks programs, including but not limited to providing educational workshops on academics, career, financial aid, financial literacy, and personal development, as well as assessing participant need and progress assessment.
  • Arrange and coordinate academic support services, including tutoring, study skills, postsecondary application processes, and other academic support services related to grant objectives.
  • Provide counseling, guidance, and instruction to parents, volunteers, site supervisors, tutors, and designated staff.
  • Keep accurate records of participant contacts and all activities.
% of Time 50
Duty/Responsibility
  • Organize and participate in instructional and cultural enrichment sessions.
  • Supervise designated summer staff, target school personnel, and academic year tutors.
  • Accurately record weekly data into the UB data base in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with community agencies and share resources
  • Assist in the Performance Reports and other Department of Education Reports
% of Time 30
Duty/Responsibility
  • Assist in monitoring UB students through college completion using National Clearinghouse databases, emails, and surveys
  • Assist participants with enrollment and completion of high school equivalency programs, FAFSA completion, college admissions, scholarship searches, etc
  • Select, administer, interpret, and report results of assessment instruments for program and student evaluations.
  • Coordinate with other TRIO programs and public school personnel to ensure cost effective program implementation.
  • Work with the Grant Resource Specialist to ensure completion of participant and program files.
% of Time 20
Duty/Responsibility
Perform other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description.
% of Time 10

Education/Knowledge


Minimum Education Master's
Required Licenses/Certification
Required: Master’s degree in Counseling, Education, Social Work, Psychology, related field.
Required Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ability to establish positive relationships with secondary and postsecondary educational personnel
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in maintaining confidentiality
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships with students, parents, faculty, administrators, staff, and the community
  • 2+ years’ experience working with high school students
  • Sensitive to the needs of disadvantaged participants and their families
  • Excellent demonstrable teamwork skills
  • Ability to maintain accurate student records and database information


    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge of the post-secondary admissions process
  • Experience and knowledge of high quality testing & assessment instruments and the ability to accurately identify academic need, assess student performance, and provide or coordinate appropriate and effective academic intervention services
  • Experience with federally funded education programs.
  • Experience supervising students on field trips, in large groups, and on weekend or summer excursions.
  • Experience working with low-income students and/or students from underrepresented backgrounds
  • Strong experience and knowledge of public secondary education systems in West Virginia
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    Required Experience


    Type of experience Needed Experience working with high school students
    Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years
    Type of experience Needed Experience working with low-income students and/or students from underrepresented backgrounds
    Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 1 year

    Posting Detail Information


    Close Date
    Open Until Filled No
    Additional Information
    Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused liberal arts institution located in rural southern West Virginia.
    Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.
    If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.
    Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/ . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
    Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
    Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
    We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
    • Work week of 37.5 hrs.
    • Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
    • Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
    • Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
    • Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
    • Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
    • Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
    • Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
    • Annual Increment Pay
    Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3076