Upward Bound Program Academic Advisor

Anniston, AL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 37700 - 60300

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary

This Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the recruitment of eligible program participants development and implementation of program activities and management of the tracking of program participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES:

Provide fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance.
Serve high school students at risk for academic failure low-income first generation and/or disabled students and/or low-income families.
Provide opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education.
To increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Provide fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance.
Serve high school students at risk for academic failure low-income first generation and/or disabled students and/or low-income families.
Provide opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education.
To increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
Recruits and interviews eligible applicants for the Upward Bound Program (UB) in the school and through community awareness.
Establishes and maintains rapport with principals counselors and other school officials.
Assist the Director in the assessment of participants.
Assist the Director in the coordination of the orientation of students and parents for the fall and summer sessions.
Perform other duties which are essential to the Upward Bound program.
Plan coordinate and supervise group college visits.
Assist the Director in hiring part-time staff for Academic and Summer Sessions.
Maintain appropriate program and participant records relative to the position.
Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular positions role scope FLSA status or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree required preferably in education or related field.
One or more years of professional experience working with low-income first generation and/or disabled students and/or low-income families required.
Ability to relate and communicate effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds required.
Secondary school or postsecondary experience with at least one year of teaching or advising experience preferred.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Recruits and interviews eligible applicants for the Upward Bound Program (UB) in the school and through community awareness.
Establishes and maintains rapport with principals counselors and other school officials.
Assist the Director in the assessment of participants.
Assist the Director in the coordination of the orientation of students and parents for the fall and summer sessions.
Perform other duties which are essential to the Upward Bound program.
Plan coordinate and supervise group college visits.
Assist the Director in hiring part-time staff for Academic and Summer Sessions.
Must be able to work two Saturdays per month during school year and some evenings/overnights during travel required by Summer program.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE:
November. 2025
SALARY:Salary Schedule C3-8 ($37700-$60300). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 21 2025. 4:00 P.M.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment.Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application (b) letter of interest (c)current resume; and(d)copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE ().

Salary Calculation:For all positions on all Salary Schedules the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following: (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that in the sole judgment of the College directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.
Format for Work Experience Verifications: Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates job title(s) job duties and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time and if part-time the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The Colleges official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters contracts pay stubs or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.
Please Note: ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter resume employment verification documents (if applicable) ALL required transcripts and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
When you finish the steps to apply you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the Colleges search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions please contact:

NEOGOV Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST

Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.
Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees that no person in Alabama shall on the grounds of race color disability sex religion creed national origin age or other classification protected by Federal or State law be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Position SummaryThis Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the recruitment of eligible program participants development and implementation of program ...