College & Career Advisor, Upward Bound

Ajcunet; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco seeks a UB College Advisor to serve as an academic and college/career advisor for high school students in the Upward Bound program. Responsibilities include advising on courses, monitoring progress, coordinating college visits, ILPs, and reports, and fostering strong school and community partnerships.

The role involves outreach, event coordination, and supporting students toward successful high school completion and transition to higher education, with occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math.
• Experience in student services for low‑income, first‑generation students preferred.
• Experience with college-access programs or college/career exploration.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations.
• Supervise the college admission process and coordinate college visits.
• Serve as College/Career Advisor for the six‑week Summer Component.
• Outreach and recruitment of students.
• Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Transcript evaluations.
• Assist with exam registration.
• Track report cards and academic progress.
• Attend staff meetings and college/career meetings at the high school.
• Outreach to community organizations to plan activities.
• Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students.
• Maintains liaison with students, families, and high school staff.
• Data entry and tutoring support.
• Support students in college and career centers and connect to tutoring services.
• Advice on secondary and postsecondary course selection.
• Participate in and support College/Career events.
• Attend evening events at the high school.
• Drive students to workshops and college tours.
• Must be present at tutoring sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Group presentations

Travel willingness

Counseling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Office & computing apps

Job description

The University of San Francisco seeks a UB College Advisor to serve as an academic and college/career advisor for high school students in the Upward Bound program. Responsibilities include advising on courses, monitoring progress, coordinating college visits, ILPs, and reports, and fostering strong school and community partnerships.

The role involves outreach, event coordination, and supporting students toward successful high school completion and transition to higher education, with occasional