Upward Bound: College Readiness & Student Development

E03 Vermont State University; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont State University’s Upward Bound program seeks a Student Development Counselor to coordinate tutoring, counseling and academic support for participants year-round and during six-week summer sessions. The role involves direct student interaction, home/school visits, and collaboration with the Upward Bound Office to monitor progress and learning plans.

You will guide college applications, financial aid and career exploration, while organizing events like college fairs, workshops and student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral sciences or related field; master’s degree desirable.
• 2–4 years of counseling or teaching experience.
• Experience in high school setting or counseling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide tutoring and counseling to eligible students during the academic year and summer programs.
• Assess students’ academic, personal and life skills through visits to determine needs and develop learning plans.
• Provide college selection and financial aid counseling for seniors, including college visits and aid processes.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral sciences or related field

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Vermont State University’s Upward Bound program seeks a Student Development Counselor to coordinate tutoring, counseling and academic support for participants year-round and during six-week summer sessions. The role involves direct student interaction, home/school visits, and collaboration with the Upward Bound Office to monitor progress and learning plans.

You will guide college applications, financial aid and career exploration, while organizing events like college fairs, workshops and student