Academic Advisor - Upward Bound

This position exists to advise students and support the administration of the

The Academic Advisor is responsible for the implementation of the services and activities that are essential to achieving the goals and objectives of the Upward Bound grant as approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The major responsibilities of the position include monitoring individual/group tutoring and instructional sessions, developing curriculum; administering testing instruments and surveys, planning cultural exposure activities and college visitations for student participants; developing and monitoring individualized plans for academic success and financial literacy of UB participants, serving as a liaison between the Upward Bound Program and the administration and staff at the target schools, recruiting program students; planning and coordinating service learning projects; and collecting and submitting data used for academic planning and for the annual performance report.

Other responsibilities include assisting the Project Director with Upward Bound Program operations and when needed, providing support for program activities sponsored by the Office of Student Enrichment Programs.

The following are some of the benefits that professional staff with Sinclair College receive:* Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs

• Support for continued training and education, including tuition reimbursement for other universities and colleges.
  
• OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
  
• 4+ weeks of personal and vacation leave, 3+ weeks of sick leave annually
  
• 14 days of annually observed company holidays
  
• Expansive and competitive insurance programs, including an HSA with annual employer contribution available
  
• High quality programs for work-life balance
  

• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
  

• Recommend courses at the target high schools, at Upward Bound, and through the dual enrollment programs for UB participants
  
• Administer and review tests for program students
  
• Develop academic success plans for program students through individualized educational plans
  
• Coordinate service learning experiences for students for academic enrichment
  
• Develop a college and career readiness educational program for students
  
• Advise students to increase financial literacy and to develop a financial plan for college
  
• Plan cultural exposure trips and college visits
  

• Conduct Upward Bound orientation/information sessions to students, parents, and teachers
  
• Assist students through the application process and guide students through all processes to include registration, enrollment and retention
  
• Advertise Upward Bound and services to target schools and support programs within the Office of Student Enrichment Programs
  
• Develop relationships with educators and community leaders to improve collaborative opportunities for access and persistence
  

• Process applications and select Upward Bound Program participants
  
• Implement the day-to-day operations of the Upward Bound Program to deliver student services - tutoring, instructional curriculum, academic records review, cultural events and college visits
  
• Monitor and report participant retention and persistence, academic and technical successes
  
• Develop for review and analysis persistence data and enrollment management activities
  
• Log regular office hours at target schools to ensure ongoing relationships with stakeholders and to facilitate advising and marketing/recruitment accountabilities
  

• Assist the Project Director with compliance of regulations as outlined in the agreement with the U.S. Department of Education; assist with the completion of the Annual Performance Report, and provide services that keep the Upward Bound Program in compliance.
  

• Minimum of a bachelor�s degree in education, social sciences or related field required; master�s degree preferred
  
• Minimum of 1 year of experience serving at-risk populations required
  
• Experience implementing high school academic curriculum aligned with state standards and college readiness required
  
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks, while meeting deadlines, required
  
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills required
  
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow through on assignments required
  
• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for long periods of time while chaperoning high school student events/trips
  
• Knowledge of working with diverse populations required
  
• Ability to work long hours during overnight travel and while chaperoning high school student trips required
  
• Use personal vehicle daily for travel to and from target schools and for general travel necessary to achieve program goals required