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TRIO Upward Bound - Student Success Advisor
Position Title TRIO Upward Bound - Student Success Advisor
Classification Title Hourly Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department Upward Bound
Job Description
- Recruit students at each of the target schools to meet the # of participant requirements
- Monitor students’ academic progress
- Coordinate and implement extra academic coaching
- Follow up with students, parents, teachers, and academic coaches as needed regarding student progress
- Maintain a presence in each of the target schools
- Coordinate and lead parent and student groups
- Provide individual and group counseling/advising; refer students and families to other agencies as needed
- Assist in developing and maintaining student files that comply with state and federal regulations
- Facilitate summer instruction based on student and program-identified needs (social, academic, skills development)
- Coordinate a program of student career exploration opportunities including internships, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities
- Coordinate Friday Sessions that meet the students’ college/career prep and academic, social, and emotional needs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, education, administration or equivalent experience
- Bilingual English & Spanish languages required.
- Experience working with an educational program and/or similar projects
- Experience working with youth of disadvantaged backgrounds
- Experience with financial aid and preparing students for college admission
- Experience developing and implementing programs and workshops
- Appreciation for and experience working with diverse cultures
- Prior supervisory experience
- Organized and detail oriented
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Google Suite Products, Excel, Publisher and SPSS preferred
Physical Demands
Pre-employment Screenings
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-318SR
Job Posting Open Date 09/26/2025
Job Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Is this position available for sponsorship No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How do you track student academic progress, and what steps would you take if a student is falling behind?
(Open Ended Question)
- * This role requires bilingual skills in English and Spanish. Can you share an example of how you’ve used both languages to support students and families? (Response in Spanish encouraged)
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe a situation where you had to coordinate with parents, teachers, and other staff to help a student succeed. What was your approach and the outcome?
(Open Ended Question)
- * What motivates you to work in a program like TRIO Upward Bound, and how would you sustain that motivation during challenging times?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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