Educational Advisor I - TRIO Upward Bound Programs

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

403B retirement savings plan with match

Tuition remission

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking an Educational Advisor I for its TRIO Upward Bound Programs. This role involves managing daily operations, promoting educational programs, and collaborating with public school districts.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and experience with disadvantaged individuals. Full-time benefits include health insurance and a retirement savings plan. This position is contingent upon funding availability.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working with disadvantaged individuals.
• Supervisory and training experience required.
• Graduate student in Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage day-to-day operations of the Upward Bound program.
• Track expenditures and keep financial records according to federal guidelines.
• Provide direct academic support services to participants.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Database preparation and maintenance

Ability to relate/interact with diverse student populations

Organization of time, projects, and details

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bloomberg software

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs is the primary liaison between Saint Louis University, McCluer North public school district partners, participants, parents, and community representatives interested in the TRIO Upward Bound programs.

The advisor visits program schools to implement and manage day‑to‑day operations of the Upward Bound program, maintains program records, and prepares and submits time and effort reports. They also promote awareness of TRIO and related educational programs through presentations and networking.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure that program activities for participants, parents, families, schools, and community partners are organized, monitored, and managed to meet goals and objectives by designing, developing, and directing all facets of the Upward Bound Program and Student Support Services in compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines and Saint Louis University grant proposals.
• Track expenditures and keep financial records in accordance with federal guidelines, ensuring all student records are complete, current, and confidential.
• Review program materials, monitor programming content, schedules, and budgets against program criteria, prepare federal reports, the continuation proposal, and attend meetings with the U.S. Department of Education Office as requested.
• Interview eligible students and collect and report data to assess the effectiveness of program components and evaluate the impact of the TRIO Upward Bound programs.
• Establish and maintain close working relationships with university representatives, federal agencies, target school faculty and administrators, and community agencies.
• Coordinate and evaluate the project to document progress in achieving funded objectives.
• Represent the Upward Bound programs by attending appropriate meetings, on and off campus.
• Facilitate the development of activities encouraging underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary education, assisting the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Retention Management & Director of Pre‑College, TRIO & Access Programs with program preparation and implementation of funding opportunities.
• Provide direct academic support services to participants and supervise them at activities, cultural events, and trips.
• Encourage a work environment that fosters knowledge, respect, and skills to engage with people of diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Remain competent and current through professional reading, contacting colleagues, attending professional development courses, and training required by the Assistant Vice President and Director of Pre‑College, TRIO & Access Programs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director to ensure program success.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of database preparation and maintenance.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct workshops, administer interest inventory tests, provide academic advising, and complete admission and financial aid applications.
• Ability to relate/interact with diverse student populations, institutional personnel, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, team‑oriented working relationships.
• Ability to assess situations/needs and assist accordingly.
• Judgment and discretion with respect to matters of significance.
• Organization of time, projects, and details.
• Maintenance of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with personal computers and software programs.
• Preparation and generation of reports.
• Organization and maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Multitasking ability.
• Availability to work nights and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One or more years of experience working with disadvantaged individuals.
• Supervisory and training experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Prior TRIO experience.
• Bloomberg software experience.
• Experience working in an education setting.

Benefits

• Full‑time schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 403B retirement savings plan with match.
• Tuition remission.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

Full‑time benefits are included as part of the position. This position is funded by a grant and therefore continuation is contingent upon funding availability.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or interviewing process, contact Human Resources at 314‑977‑5847.