What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Advisor - Upward Bound position at Bowling Green?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : BGSU00616
Division : Inclusion and Belonging
Department : TRIO Programs
Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Pay Grade : 350
Summary
The primary purpose of Educational Advisor is to provide supportive services to achieve the performance objectives of the Upward Bound program. The Educational Advisor recruits and retains new and continuing middle and high school students to increase secondary school achievement, assists students with supportive services necessary to help their promotion to next grade level, graduation from high school and then be prepared to matriculate to a postsecondary institution. In addition, the Educational Advisor also assists persons who have not completed a program at the secondary school level and have the desire to do so, to reenter those programs and then matriculate to a postsecondary institution of their choice. The Educational Advisor also help plan activities including college tours, cultural enrichment opportunities and summer programming to ensure that UB participants are exposed to college and career / cultural events to broaden their perspective on opportunities outside of their normal activities. Program assessment is also important to effective outreach and performance of the UB program and Educational Advisors also participate in this activity as well as writing semi-annual and annual reports.
Essential Functions
Outreach
- Assist with recruitment and retention of new and current Upward Bound participants in grades 9th through 12th. Process new participant applications to determine eligibility. Complete proper documentation to retain continuing students from year to year.
- Plan activities to educate target school personnel, parents and students about the UB Program
- Collaborate with target school personnel on a monthly basis concerning student progress and activities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community based organizations.
Programming / Services Delivery
Administration
Minimum Qualifications
The following Degree is required :
The following Experience is required :
2 years of experience as a GA or student employee is equal to 1 year of professional experience
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Required Documents to Upload to Application : Cover Letter and Resume
Deadline to apply : The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by December 5, 2024.
Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email .
Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.
