College Access & Programs Advisor

Central College; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Central College in Pella, IA seeks an administrative team member to provide academic support and college access services to UB program participants in assigned high schools. You will manage meetings, events, field trips, recruitment, and delivery of college access curriculum, while monitoring progress toward objectives.

The role involves traveling to Des Moines Public Schools 1–2 days a week during the academic year, advocating for student needs, coordinating tutoring opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Three years of experience in education, student development, counseling, or related field.
• Ability to effectively develop working teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Competence with professional use of digital/electronic communication and social media.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Iowa driver’s license; regular travel to assigned target schools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select UB program participants and develop college access curriculum for assigned schools.
• Monitors and records participant progress toward project objectives.
• Travel to Des Moines Public Schools 1–2 days a week to advise participants during the academic year.
• Promote tutoring opportunities and enrollment in rigorous coursework for participants.
• Lead UB skills classes during the six-week summer session and related workshops.
• Maintain open communication with parents and target school personnel about program activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Digital communication tools

Job description

Central College in Pella, IA seeks an administrative team member to provide academic support and college access services to UB program participants in assigned high schools. You will manage meetings, events, field trips, recruitment, and delivery of college access curriculum, while monitoring progress toward objectives.

The role involves traveling to Des Moines Public Schools 1–2 days a week during the academic year, advocating for student needs, coordinating tutoring opportunities, and