TRIO Upward Bound Academic Counselor

Salary : $43,000.00 - $54,700.00 Annually

Location : Normal

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300524

Department : TRIO Upward Bound

Opening Date : 02 / 06 / 2025

Description

Summary :

The TRIO Upward Bound Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide outreach and support to help low-income, potential first-generation college, and individuals with disabilities progress through the academic pipeline from high school to postsecondary programs. The goal of the program is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.

This position is under the supervision of the TRIO Upward Bound Director, provides guidance and academic counseling services to participants on but not limited to career planning, higher education, other counseling services regarding student academics, general advising related to their overall academic plan and success.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist with recruitment of eligible program participants and program advocacy
• Available to work seven (7) weekends a semester and required special events as requested
• Academic advising (individual and?small group) sessions and documenting all advising interactions
• Assist with data entry and maintaining data in the database
• Assist the Program Coordinator, as needed
• Assist with supervision of TRIO Upward Bound Program participants
• Assist with the effective communication with target school personnel, key personnel, act as a liaison to guidance counselors to support advising efforts and to share major-specific advising information with TRIO Upward Bound participants.
• Assist with participant assessments to determine the extent of academic, personal, and career counseling needs
• Travel for TRIO-related trips and activities with program participants involving some occasional overnights during each component and ability to travel as needed for training or conferences
• Maintain accurate student information and adheres to the strict confidentiality standards
• May prepare special and recurring reports regarding status of participants
• Demonstrate engagement in our community by attending education related community meetings as necessary
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as Departmental / University needs indicate, as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.) :

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in education, psychology, social work, or related field from an accredited college / university?

Do you have two years of experience working with low-income, first-generation students who have an academic need?

Are you a team player with excellent communication, written and organizational skills, strong customer service orientation, effective problem-solving ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly?

Do you have the ability to work with students, faculty and staff while maintaining a professional demeanor?

Do you have demonstrated sensitivity to and experience with low-income, first-generation students and individuals with disabilities or similar populations?

Required Question

Salary : $43,000 - $54,700