Upward Bound Program Advisor

PennWest University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: California City, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Posting Number F069P
Job Title Upward Bound Program Advisor
Job Description
Bargaining Unit APSCUF
Full-Time/Part-Time
FLSA
Salary Range
Department Trio/Upward Bound
Type

Posting Text


Job Summary / Basic Function
The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded TRIO grant by the U.S. Department of Education designed to provide fundamental support to first-generation high school students and/or from low-income families. Pennsylvania Western University TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Fayette Project is seeking a Program Advisor to provide assisted support to program participants in their precollege performance and in their pursuits for higher education attainment.
The Program Advisor is responsible for academic, counseling, and advising services to aid participants to successful complete high school, enroll into college, and successful attain a post-secondary degree. A primary focus of this position is to recruit and retain program participants, develop rapport with target area school personnel and community stakeholders, instruct career readiness, and assist the program director to meet program objectives. The UB Program Advisor will follow internal university and U.S. Department of Education policies and regulations. Travel and summer work are required.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary
Applicants are required to have earned a master’s degree in Counseling Education, Social Work, or a related field; preferably three years post-grad professional working experience with TRIO or like populations (low income, first generation or under-prepared students); fundamental understanding and sensitivity to multicultural differences; and the ability to establish and foster relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and school administrators at both target high schools and within the university community. Applicants should possess strong written and communication skills. Daily travel, valid driver’s license, and summer work are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of the college admission process (college applications, standardized testing, and financial aid), career assessments, and educational grant-funded programs; Blumen or like database.
Physical Demands
Work Location California Campus
Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
Work Hours
Posting Date 04/03/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Diversity Statement
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to and accountable for cultivating an environment that advances diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We strive to create a community that affirms the identities of every individual and affords them dignity and respect, regardless of difference.
ADA Statement
To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, Executive Director of Equity and Title IX, [email protected] ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
EEO Statement
Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator/Director of Equity and Title IX, 423 Becht Hall 16214-1232; Email [email protected] or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Similar Positions