Impactful Upward Bound Academic Counselor

Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Upward Bound Academic Advisor in Oakland, CA. Under supervision, you will recruit participants, provide academic and personal counseling, and lead workshops and campus events.

The role includes advising on college admissions, managing summer residential staff, and evaluating student progress. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years' TRiO program experience, with evenings/weekends and on-site residence duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience working for a U.S. Department of Education TRiO Program or similar program.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment: presentations at target schools and events; interview participants and verify eligibility per ED requirements.
• Provide academic, career, and college admission advising to Upward Bound participants.
• Provide disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Develop an individual academic plan (IAP) with transcript evaluation and advising.
• Monitor attendance and academic performance; manage information in the database per ED regulations.
• Maintain weekly office hours at target schools (Oakland/Richmond).
• Liaise between program and parents, school staff, and post-secondary institutions.
• Coordinate and facilitate academic support programs and resource referrals.
• Assist with planning the Summer Residential Enrichment Program and chaperone activities.
• Develop, plan, and chaperone activities, field trips, and college tours.
• Maintain currency with TRiO regulations to ensure grant compliance.

Skills

Student counseling

Diversity experience

Communication skills

TRiO systems

MS Office

Evenings/weekends

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

TRiO program experience

Tools

StudentAccess DB

MS Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an Upward Bound Academic Advisor in Oakland, CA. Under supervision, you will recruit participants, provide academic and personal counseling, and lead workshops and campus events.

The role includes advising on college admissions, managing summer residential staff, and evaluating student progress. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least two years' TRiO program experience, with evenings/weekends and on-site residence duties as needed.