Upward Bound Academic Advisor & Student Success Lead

Eastern New Mexico University; Portales (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM seeks an Academic Specialist to provide professional academic advising, student development, and program coordination for Upward Bound participants. The role involves evaluating student needs, developing individualized success plans, coordinating tutoring, and supporting college readiness and enrichment activities.

You will collaborate with students, families, school personnel, and community partners; travel for audits and events; and maintain data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, advising, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of experience working with youth, families, or educational support programs
• Experience providing academic advising, educational support, or student development services to individuals with diverse educational needs
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in varying weather and road conditions

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising, financial literacy education, career exploration guidance, and college readiness support
• Review and evaluate student academic records, including grades, transcripts, standardized test scores, and course enrollment, to develop individualized success plans aligned with participants' academic, career, and personal goals.
• Assess participants' academic needs and monitor progress toward program objectives
• Coordinate academic tutoring services, including scheduling, tutor assignments, program expectations, and monitoring the effectiveness of tutoring support
• Train, assign, supervise, and evaluate academic tutors and provide ongoing guidance regarding tutoring expectations and program requirements
• Organize and facilitate study sessions, workshops, and academic enrichment activities
• Develop, organize, and facilitate group learning experiences focused on financial literacy, personal development, leadership, college access, career exploration, and other student success areas
• Coordinate with the department in the identification and recruitment of eligible Upward Bound participants
• Develop and implement parent and family engagement activities.
• Maintain regular communication with students, parents, guardians, and school personnel
• Collaborate with the Director and Coordinator in the planning and execution of college tours, educational enrichment activities, and special events
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Academic advising

Student development

Program coordination

Tutor supervision

Family engagement

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, advising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM seeks an Academic Specialist to provide professional academic advising, student development, and program coordination for Upward Bound participants. The role involves evaluating student needs, developing individualized success plans, coordinating tutoring, and supporting college readiness and enrichment activities.

You will collaborate with students, families, school personnel, and community partners; travel for audits and events; and maintain data