College-Prep Advisor & Curriculum Specialist

Enterprise State Community College; Phil Campbell (AL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest-Shoals Community College is seeking staff to support its Upward Bound program. You will assist with program services, recruit eligible students, and provide academic advising and career counseling during tutoring sessions and school visits.

You will maintain participant records, share college planning information, and coordinate with Student Support Services and other departments. The role includes coordinating the Summer Component and monitoring alumni outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with socially, economically, culturally and/or academically disadvantaged youth, required.
• Trio experience, preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, preferred.
• Teaching experience, preferred.
• Personal or professional experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target population, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program services and activities to ensure that project objectives are met in accordance with proposed timelines.
• Establish and maintain rapport with school counselors, tutors, and other key personnel at target schools.
• Identify, recruit, screen and recommend participants who meet eligibility requirements in grades 9-12 at target schools.
• Attend tutoring sessions and conduct regular school visits to provide academic advising and career counseling to participants in both individual and groups settings.
• Guide participants in developing an individualized educational plan based on student needs and postsecondary goals; track progress toward high school completion and program curriculum.
• Update and maintain database of participant records including grades, test scores, services received, and eligibility documentation.
• Provide relevant grade level college planning, financial aid, scholarship, and career information to Upward Bound participants and their parents.
• Assist high school seniors in selecting academic majors, identifying postsecondary schools, completing the FAFSA and admissions applications, and scholarships.
• Coordinate contacts and make referrals to Student Support Services, academic advising, adaptive services, and other departments.
• Monitor UB alumni postsecondary outcomes through outreach and National Student Clearinghouse reviews.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Summer Component and place participants in appropriate classes.
• Maintain a library of information to cover the program curriculum during the year and summer; use Blackboard, social media, and other platforms to share content.
• Assist with the identification, employment, training, and oversight of tutors, summer staff, and other project personnel.
• Maintain a library of postsecondary catalogs, financial aid reports, admissions requirements and career development materials.
• Plan and participate in year-round and summer workshops, college visits, and cultural/educational trips with program staff.
• Collect and prepare data for the Annual Performance Report and other periodic reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Experience with disadvantaged youth

Trio experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Northwest-Shoals Community College is seeking staff to support its Upward Bound program. You will assist with program services, recruit eligible students, and provide academic advising and career counseling during tutoring sessions and school visits.

You will maintain participant records, share college planning information, and coordinate with Student Support Services and other departments. The role includes coordinating the Summer Component and monitoring alumni outcomes.