Educational Advisor II - TRIO Upward Bound Programs

Saint Louis University; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health/dental/vision/life insurance

403B retirement savings plan and match

Tuition remission

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking an Educational Advisor for the TRIO Upward Bound Programs. This role involves being the main liaison between the university and various stakeholders to oversee and implement program operations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring programs, tracking financial records, and providing academic support. A Bachelor's degree and relevant experience working with disadvantaged individuals are essential.

Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation leave.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience working with disadvantaged individuals.
• Integrity, dignity, and cordiality required.
• Good oral, writing, and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs for participants are organized and managed to meet goals.
• Track expenditures and maintain financial records.
• Interview and assess eligible students.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and conducting workshops

Computer literacy and software proficiency

Interpersonal/human relations skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Educational Advisor 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 the program schools to implement and manage day‑to‑day operations, maintain program records, and prepare reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure programs for participants are organized, monitored, and managed to meet goals and objectives, designing, developing, and directing all facets of the Upward Bound Program and Student Support Services under policies and procedures.


• Track expenditures, maintain financial records, and submit federal reports and continuation proposals in compliance with federal guidelines.


• Interview and assess eligible students, collect data, and evaluate program effectiveness.


• Establish and maintain working relationships with university, federal, school district, and community agencies.


• Represent the Upward Bound programs at meetings and facilitate activities designed to encourage underrepresented populations.


• Provide direct academic support services to participants and supervise activities and cultural events.


• Maintain professional development, attend training, and comply with supervisor assignments.


• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field.


• At least two years of experience working with disadvantaged individuals.


• Integrity, dignity, and cordiality; effective communication with individuals and groups.


• Good oral, writing, and technology skills.


• Ability to plan and conduct workshops, administer and interpret interest inventories, advisement, and admission/financial‑aid applications.

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory and training experience.


• Database preparation and maintenance.


• Strong verbal and written communication.


• Interpersonal/human relations skills.


• Ability to interact with diverse student populations, personnel, and the public.


• Team‑oriented working relationships.


• Discretion and independent judgment.


• Time and project management.


• Confidentiality maintenance.


• Computer literacy and software proficiency.


• Report preparation and recordkeeping.


• Multitasking.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave.


• Health/dental/vision/life insurance.


• 403B retirement savings plan and match.


• Tuition remission.


• Employee assistance program.


• Wellness program.

Working Conditions

Full‑time, 40 scheduled weekly hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.