UB College Advisor

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 63,273 - 77,334; Full time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco Upward Bound Program seeks a UB College Advisor to serve as academic advisor to high school students, guiding course selections, monitoring performance, and supporting progress toward graduation. You will provide college and career advising, facilitate A-G coursework, SAT/ACT registration, and develop Individual Learning Plans for participants.

This role involves recruiting new students, evaluating transcripts, coordinating college visits, and presenting at events

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math with at least 3 years of experience in student services; experience with state and federal programs; experience with college-access programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations.
• Supervise the college admission process and coordinate college visits.
• Develop ILPs and evaluate transcripts.
• Recruit new students and participate in outreach at Tennyson High School.
• Track report cards and academic progress; attend staff and college/career meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Travel flexibility

Student services

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Title

UB College Advisor

Job Summary

The college advisor serves as academic advisor to high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program, with responsibility for advising them; regarding academic choices, monitoring student performance, and progress towards successful completion of high school. The college advisor will provide college and career advising to Upward Bound students including A-G class programming, SAT/ACT registration, developing Individual Learning Plans, and chaperoning college tours. Prepares quarterly reports on each student, describing counseling activities for the reporting period and providing specific details regarding student progress such as course schedule, grades, and related matters. Participates in recruitment of new students by reviewing records, interviewing students, and recommends final selections. The college advisor represents the University of San Francisco Upward Bound Project and develops effective working relationships with staff, parents, and key stakeholders within Tennyson High School. Collaborates with school staff and community organizations to identify barriers to learning and provide solutions and support systems that will enable Upward Bound students' success.

Full Job Description

• Provide individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations
• Supervise the college admission process and coordinate college visits
• Serve as College/Career Advisor for the six-week Summer Component Outreach and recruitment of students
• Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Transcript evaluations
• Assist with exam registration
• Track report cards and academic progress
• Attend staff meetings
• Attend college and career collaborative meetings at Tennyson High School
• Outreach to community organizations to plan cultural and educational activities
• Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students.
• Maintains close liaison with students, their families and Tennyson High School staff
• Data entry
• Support students in college and career centers at Tennyson High School
• Track, attend, and connect students to tutoring services
• Advise & assistance in secondary course selection, and if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection
• Participate and support College/Career events at Tennyson High School
• Attend Parent Nights, Back-to-School Night, Cash for College, and other College/Career events in the evenings at Tennyson High School
• Drive students to/from workshops, field trips, and college tours
• Must be present at tutoring sessions
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math. At least 3 years of experience in student services professional work with low-income, first generation students; experience with state and federal programs; At least one year of working with a college-access program or college/career exploration.

Additional skills, knowledge, & abilities needed for position

• Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, first generation college-bound youth (bilingual a plus)
• Ability to express effectively both written and oral communications.
• Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situation
• Working knowledge of personnel and instructional computing applications required
• Extensive experience working with teenagers in multi-racial environment, in guidance counseling, community work or social agency
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
• Some administrative and supervisory experience
• Valid CA Driver’s License and clean driving record

Contract Details

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Pay Rate: Salary Salary Range : $70,304.00 annualized

University Information

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.