Academic Advisor for Veterans (Remote Options)

The Learn Foundation Inc; Dallas (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Learn Foundation Inc. invites applications for a Project Advisor with Veterans Upward Bound in Bartow, Floyd, Paulding and Polk Counties, GA.

This full-time role focuses on recruiting, enrolling, and advising 125 veterans, developing ISPs, guiding admissions, financial aid, and college transfer options. You’ll maintain participant records, conduct counseling, and collaborate with area military units and community partners to support student success and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in counseling, education, public administration, social sciences, STEM or related field.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll 125 Veterans in the program and provide ongoing advising.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records for all participants.
• Assist with data entry and ensure completeness of applications and surveys.
• Coordinate referrals and establish partnerships with area military units and Veterans organizations.
• Conduct group and individual counseling sessions and support college transfer activities.
• Schedule and lead college access workshops on financial literacy and career options.
• Track participant progress and communicate needs to support services.

Skills

Recruitment

Advising

Counseling

Communication

Pre-enrollment services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, STEM, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Access

FileMaker Pro

Job description

The Learn Foundation Inc. invites applications for a Project Advisor with Veterans Upward Bound in Bartow, Floyd, Paulding and Polk Counties, GA.

This full-time role focuses on recruiting, enrolling, and advising 125 veterans, developing ISPs, guiding admissions, financial aid, and college transfer options. You’ll maintain participant records, conduct counseling, and collaborate with area military units and community partners to support student success and retention.