Academic Advisor - Upward Bound

Trinity University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, seeks an Upward Bound Advisor who will guide high school students in academics, career planning and college admissions, and who will develop curricula for college prep seminars during the school year and summer.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in teaching or advising, with Spanish fluency preferred; the position includes documenting activities, preparing annual reports, and coordinating outreach with families, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.
• Required: Two years of experience in teaching or academic advising.
• Preferred: TRIO experience and Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

• Advises high school participants regarding academic performance, career planning and college admissions in schools and at the university.
• Develops curriculum for college preparation seminar courses for both academic year and summer.
• Maintains documentation of program activities and compiles annual performance reports; assists in program services.
• Lead outreach efforts to Spanish speaking families through parent workshops and meetings.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Job Family Group

Staff Department/Office: Upward Bound

Time Type

Full time

Compensation

$44,364.92-$55,456.14

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Job Description

Advises high school participants regarding academic performance, career planning and college admissions. Develops curriculum for college preparation seminar courses. Maintains documentation of program activities, compiles annual performance reports and assists in the implementation of program services.

JOB DUTIES

Advises high school participants regarding academic performance, career planning and college admissions in the schools and at the university. Develops curriculum for college preparation seminar courses in both academic year and summer component. Maintains documentation of program activities and compiles annual performance reports on program services. Assists in the implementation of program services, including cultural enrichment field trips and campus visits. Identifies, screens and recruits participants from target middle and high schools. Collaborates with target school administration through attendance at district meetings and individual consultation in regards to student academic performance. Provides feedback to the Director regarding student’s needs and concerns. Lead outreach efforts to Spanish speaking families through the development and implementation of parent workshops and individual meetings.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies. Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines. Candidates must be able to work on some Saturdays for Saturday learning sessions (in-person and/or virtually) with the students. Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work or related field from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Two years of experience in teaching or academic advising. Two years of experience in a position involving direct service delivery to low-income, potential first-generation college students or students of color.

Preferred: Experience with TRIO students. An understanding of the philosophy of the TRIO programs. Written and oral fluency in Spanish.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Required: Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organization skills. F Fluency in Spanish.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

None

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in supervising student workers.

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS

None

NUMBER OF INDIRECT REPORTS

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Oversees all activities.

INTERACTION

Works alone Works with other employees Customer contact Students

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Google Suite Blumen Software Zoom

E EQUIPMENT

None

SECURITY SENSITIVE

Each member of the faculty, staff and student body is responsible for carrying out campus regulations, procedures and practices and shall comply with federal, state and local laws related to security matters while on the campus or in the course of representing or conducting University activities.

ATTENDANCE STANDARD

Maintaining and satisfying minimum attendance requirements are an essential requirement of this position, including working all full‑time regular hours as established by the supervisor in addition to any scheduled or emergency overtime.

TRINITY UNIVERSITY AIMS

Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct.

Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.