Academic Wage –Salaried: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Deadline: 19 Jan 2023

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Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Salaried
Job Title Academic Wage –Salaried: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor
Appointment Type Academic Wage/Short Term
Job Location Various Locations
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Faculty Status Regular
Tenure Status Fixed-Term
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, training and experience
Position Summary
TRiO Upward Bound is seeking five salaried Academic Wage: Educational Advisors. These are full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last approximately 6 months.
Job locations include Eugene, McMinnville, Sweet Home and Hood River.
The Educational Advisor coordinates services provided to program participants including: advising, tutoring, Upward Bound (UB) curriculum, and workshops/field trips according to grant requirements.
The Educational Advisor provides the initial and primary advisement to all program participants, teach a seminar and lead workshops for participants.
The Educational Advisor also supervises in-school student tutors.
The Educational Advisor coordinates the recruitment and outreach of prospective participants.
Sixty students from each target school (South Albany, McMinnville, Sweet Home, North Eugene, and Hood River) will receive academic support throughout their program tenure. A 4 to 6 weeks residential summer program is another component of the program.
The Educational Advisor provides additional support during the summer programs.
Summary of Benefits: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee
To calculate our Total Rewards Package use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator
Position Duties
30% Coordinates programs and services for participants:
Teaches Upward Bound (UB) curriculum at the school. Group advising will occur in a classroom setting. UB Educational Advisor will be responsible for preparing classroom activities for a seminar during a full semester and possibly up to a full academic year. Responsible for delivering instruction in an advisory role to the group during the seminar. Continually evaluating and developing curriculum for UB program. This may include researching best practices and methods from similarly structured academic and college preparatory programs. Plans and facilitates during and after-school tutoring sessions at target school and supervises tutors while tutoring is being done at the school. Plans and conducts college preparation events such as academic enrichment activities, field trips (college visits), and workshops each semester. Help plan, implement, and facilitate student/parent orientation sessions. Assists the Director and Program Coordinator with planning and coordinating summer program classes, residential program, and activities. Co-planning and participating in summer program activities (includes overnight responsibilities). Help in recruiting, training, and supervising summer Resident Assistant staff.
25% Provides group and individual advisement to program participants:
Designs and monitors individualized education plans for each student; administers and interprets assessments, provides academic, career, and personal advising; conducts individual conferences with students and parents to monitor progress. Provides participants with information about post-secondary education and financial aid. Helps students to research, apply to and enroll in post-secondary institutions and assists with financial aid and scholarship applications. Responsible for tracking attendance and grade related data from the school’s system on a regular basis to show growth and identify areas for personal growth.

20% Coordinates with target school staff and UB summer program staff to promote and coordinate delivery of services to participants:
Meets with target school staff and UB summer teachers concerning participant progress and needs, works with high schools to obtain participant records, such as transcripts and state test results. Work with target school staff to coordinate and gather the required documentation for field trips.
15% Recruit and assist in the selection of eligible participants:
Recruit students following the approved program protocol and informational materials, screen applications for appropriate documents, and recruitment eligibility using established program protocols and criteria. Conduct intake interviews, rate candidates, and recommend the selection of program participants to the Supervisor. Assists with writing and developing program communications intended for the Upward Bound website, newsletter, press releases, and social media accounts.

5% Maintains participant records and tracks student progress:
Track and log attendance and participation regarding tutoring, workshops, and fields trips.
5% Participates in professional development and other duties as assigned by the Director.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Health Promotion, or related field.
One year of experience in supporting, providing resources for low-income students or families, and other underrepresented students (A Masters degree substitutes half-year of experience)
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with participants, parents, target school staff, and OSU faculty and staff.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
Ability to work independently and comply with federal regulations and program guidelines.
One year of experience in providing educational workshops, specifically to economically disadvantaged, first-generation and diverse populations.
Experience with TRIO or similar grant funded programs such as CAMP, HEP preferred.
Desired qualifications include: Bilingual, particularly in English/Spanish.
Knowledge of high school graduation requirements, credit evaluation, state assessments, and college entrance examination.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Regular 8:00 – 5:00PM hours. There are some weekend work hours.
The job will be performed at the identified target schools.
Travel is required: training at the main campus of OSU, to Saturday Academy events, Student Conferences, other required travel for the projects.
This position requires a clear and unambiguous commitment to compliance of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations for Division I (FBS) universities. No

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P06375UF
Number of Vacancies 5
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 01/11/2023
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 01/05/2023
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 01/19/2023
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact: Vicky Antunez at [email protected]
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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.

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