College Access Coach for Underserved Students

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking an Upward Bound Advisor to provide advising and academic services as a career, educational, academic, and personal counselor for program participants in group and individual settings.

The role involves working with high school students from financially and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, coordinating with college staff and target high schools, and supporting the federally funded Upward Bound program; typical hours are weekdays with occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with economically/educationally disadvantaged students.
• Knowledge of English and another language; student advisement; basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor to Upward Bound program students, providing general academic advising.
• Maintain accurate student records for reports.
• Communicate with students, families, and high school staff to ensure program participation.

Skills

Student advisement

Communicating

Planning & organization

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Counseling or related field

Job description

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking an Upward Bound Advisor to provide advising and academic services as a career, educational, academic, and personal counselor for program participants in group and individual settings.

The role involves working with high school students from financially and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, coordinating with college staff and target high schools, and supporting the federally funded Upward Bound program; typical hours are weekdays with occasional