Upward Bound Project is seeking a full-time College Advisor.
The College Advisor serves as an academic advisor to high school students attending Fremont High School and Castlemont High School in the Oakland Unified School District that are enrolled in the Upward Bound program, with responsibility for advising them; regarding academic choices, monitoring student performance, and progress towards successful completion of high school. The college advisor will provide college and career advising to Upward Bound students including A-G class programming, SAT/ACT registration, developing Individual Learning Plans, and chaperoning college tours. Prepares quarterly reports on each student, describing counseling activities for the reporting period and providing specific details regarding student progress such as course schedule, grades, and related matters. Participates in recruitment of new students by reviewing records, interviewing students, and recommends final selections. The College Advisor represents the Holy Names University Upward Bound Project and develops effective working relationships with staff, parents, and key stakeholders within the target schools. Collaborates with school staff and community organizations to identify barriers to learning, and provide solutions and support systems that will enable Upward Bound students’ success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:
- Provide individual and group academic counseling.
- Supervise the college admission process and coordinate college visits.
- Serve as College/Career Advisor for the six-week Summer Residential Component.
- Outreach and recruitment of students; College and Career advising.
- Transcript evaluations.
- Assist with exam registration.
- Track improvement on SAT/ACT, report cards and academic progress, and tutorial program attendance; Track, attend, and connect students to tutoring services.
- Attend staff meetings; Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students.
- Maintains close liaison with students, their families and high school staff.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- At least three years of student services professional work with low-income, prospective first generation college students; experience with state and federal programs; prefer person from similar background as target population.
- At least one year of working with a college-access program or college/career exploration.
- Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, first-generation college-bound youth (written and oral proficiency in Spanish a plus).
- Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situation.
- Working knowledge of personnel and instructional computing applications required.
- Extensive experience working with teenagers in multi-racial environment, in guidance counseling, community work or social agency.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
- Valid CA Driver’s License.
To Apply:
*We are unable to offer remote work outside of the state of California.
The review of applications will begin immediately. For consideration, applicants should submit a Holy Names University staff employment application, cover letter and resume to [email protected].
About Holy Names University
Oakland’s Holy Names University was founded in 1868 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Rooted in Catholic intellectual and spiritual traditions, the university’s mission is to empower and prepare a diverse student body for productive lives of leadership and service in a complex world. HNU offers a liberal arts and professional education through 15 undergraduate majors and 7 master’s degree programs. HNU’s student-centered education, with small class sizes and courses in varied formats and schedules, meets the current needs of adult learners, including first-generation students and working adults. The University’s idyllic, 60-acre campus is nestled in the Oakland hills of California and offers panoramic views of San Francisco Bay. To learn more, visit www.hnu.edu.
Holy Names University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from the community, alumni and the general public. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.