College Access Advisor, Upward Bound Program

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (\"ASC\"); Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Upward Bound program. The advisor will identify and enroll eligible participants, provide academic advising, and design services to ensure students progress to college.

This grant-funded role supports participants at SAUSD and Anaheim sites, conducts workshops, tutoring, and Saturday academies, while maintaining records and traveling to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students and educational programs.
• Experience conducting workshops or group advising.
• Experience in the implementation of academic support/enrichment programs, such as tutoring.
• Experience working with low-income students, potential first-generation college students, or students with disabilities.
• Ability to foster collaboration and work with partners within campus, the schools, and external community.
• Proficiency working with computers, Microsoft Office, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, identify and enroll eligible participants, assess student needs, provide academic advising, design and implement required services to ensure participants achieve success.
• Provide academic support at least two days a week and monthly Saturday Academies in Santa Ana.
• Help students progress onto higher education through advisement, financial aid assistance, workshops, tutoring, and field trips.
• Meet weekly with participants at target schools and maintain individual educational plans.
• Travel to target schools and off-campus sites as needed and prepare project reports.

Job description

The CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) invites applications for an Academic Advisor in the Upward Bound program. The advisor will identify and enroll eligible participants, provide academic advising, and design services to ensure students progress to college.

This grant-funded role supports participants at SAUSD and Anaheim sites, conducts workshops, tutoring, and Saturday academies, while maintaining records and traveling to sites as needed.