Program Advisor - TRIO Upward Bound Programs
Program Advisor - TRIO Upward Bound Programs
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
TRIO Upward Bound Programs is seeking a Program Advisor for program operations in the Mount Union and SteeltonHighspire School Penn State the Upward Bound Program (UB) is located within The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity.
Upward Bound is a federallyfunded program that helps highschool students gain academic skills and motivation to continue their education beyond high school. The project provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from lowincome families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. Upward Bound Program ()
The Upward Bound Program Advisor assists in organizing developing and implementing social educational and servicelearning programs/activities for Upward Bound Programs participants. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively with high school students in a team environment will serve as the Penn State onsite program liaison/contact with school district personnel and will be responsible for:
Student recruitment and programming for grantdetermined school district population parent/student events and community stakeholders
Advising tutoring or referring program participants on various student services including high school course selection college readiness financial aid health and wellness career services academic advising student leadership and diversity and inclusion
Development and implementation of academic year and summer residential programming in compliance with federal guidelines as outlined in the grant develop and maintain effective working relationships with school districts community partners and campus and Universitywide offices
Understanding and articulating unit policies and federal grant guidelines in oral and written communication
This individual will be responsible for providing services to students with a focus on meeting the following core objectives of the project:
Assisting nonsenior students to complete rigorous coursework and pass to the next grade level each year
Assisting senior students to graduate from high school on time
Assisting senior students to matriculate to postsecondary education for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation
Assisting with tracking the postsecondary progress of students served for six years after high school graduation
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following knowledge areas:
Collaborating with school district personnel to assist participants with scheduling high school courses and providing academic counseling and support services necessary to ensure completion of a rigorous curriculum
Reviewing and monitoring participants academic progress to guide implementation of gradelevel appropriate activities focused on postsecondary goals integrated with a salient career focus
Assisting participants with applying to postsecondary education and navigating the enrollment process
Providing information about financial aid and assisting participants with applying for aid and interpreting financial aid packages
Coordinating and chaperoning postsecondary campus tours and career focused field trips
Developing and maintaining a network of professional relationships with postsecondary institutions and community agencies
Demonstrated experience in providing direct college preparation services to 9th through 12th grade students and in working with lowincome firstgeneration high school students from diverse backgrounds are essential
Knowledge of and experience with federally funded TRIO programs is preferred
Competencies critical to success include:
Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communications
Effective analytical problemsolving and organizational skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Education and Experience:
Minimally requires a bachelors degree 1 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
This position requires the following clearances:
PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to clearances.
This is a term appointment funded for one year from the start date with an excellent opportunity for renewal.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms.We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the universitys teaching research and servicemission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$42100.00 $61000.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
