TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Scholarship programs

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks an Educational Specialist for the TRIO Upward Bound program in the Lincoln Metro area. The role focuses on creating individualized academic plans and providing targeted advising to help students prepare for college.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive a 12-passenger van. A commitment to supporting high school students and coordinating summer activities is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, community services, human development, or related field.
• Experience providing educational learning activities—improve academic performance, organizes educational planning, and preparation for enrollment in post-secondary education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to drive a 12-passenger van
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement as well as a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement an educational plan that addresses each participant’s individualized academic, educational, and leadership needs and interests
• Provide academic advising and instructional support that enables participants to be retained with the program
• Develop and implement college preparatory activities and programs
• Actively assist in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound summer program at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln
• Assist program participants with Post Secondary Pathway planning

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (psychology, education, community services, human development, or related field)

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks an Educational Specialist for the TRIO Upward Bound program in the Lincoln Metro area. The role focuses on creating individualized academic plans and providing targeted advising to help students prepare for college.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive a 12-passenger van. A commitment to supporting high school students and coordinating summer activities is essential.