TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor — Student Success

SLU Physical Therapy & Athletic Training; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition remission

403B retirement savings plan and match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Saint Louis University is seeking an Educational Advisor I for TRIO Upward Bound Programs to serve as the primary liaison among SLU, partner schools, participants, families, and community reps. You will visit schools, manage day‑to‑day operations, maintain records, and prepare time and effort reports to meet federal guidelines.

You will design and implement activities, provide academic support, and build partnerships to expand access to postsecondary education for underrepresented students,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Graduate-level study in Education or related field preferred.
• Experience with TRIO programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and manage Upward Bound activities and student support services to meet program goals and federal guidelines.
• Interview students and collect data to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Build and maintain relationships with university partners, schools, and community agencies.
• Ensure program compliance, track expenditures, and prepare reports for federal review.
• Represent the program at meetings on and off campus.
• Coordinate activities to encourage underrepresented students to pursue postsecondary education.
• Provide direct academic support and supervise program participants at events.
• Foster an inclusive work environment and stay current with professional development.

Skills

Database knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Workshop facilitation

Student advising

Diversity engagement

Relationship building

Judgment & discretion

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Reporting

Record keeping

Multitasking

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate student in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Blumen software

Job description

Saint Louis University is seeking an Educational Advisor I for TRIO Upward Bound Programs to serve as the primary liaison among SLU, partner schools, participants, families, and community reps. You will visit schools, manage day‑to‑day operations, maintain records, and prepare time and effort reports to meet federal guidelines.

You will design and implement activities, provide academic support, and build partnerships to expand access to postsecondary education for underrepresented students,