Upward Bound Programs Advisor: College Readiness

Jobtailor; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Upward Bound Programs at Penn State seeks a dedicated professional to organize and implement college readiness initiatives for high school students. You will coordinate recruitment efforts, provide advising and tutoring, and collaborate with school districts and community partners to meet grant objectives.

The role emphasizes adherence to federal guidelines, program development, and strong relationship building with districts and campus offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience providing direct college preparation services to 9th–12th graders.
• Knowledge of federally funded TRIO programs preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Understand and articulate unit policies and federal grant guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs for Upward Bound participants.
• Serve as Penn State on-site program liaison/contact with school district personnel.
• Be responsible for student recruitment and programming for grant-determined districts.
• Advise, tutor, or refer students on college readiness, financial aid, health and wellness, and career services.
• Develop and implement academic year and summer residential programming per federal guidelines.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with school districts, community partners, and campus/University offices.

Skills

Program Development

Student Recruitment

Academic Advising

Tutoring

Compliance with Federal Guidelines

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Upward Bound Programs at Penn State seeks a dedicated professional to organize and implement college readiness initiatives for high school students. You will coordinate recruitment efforts, provide advising and tutoring, and collaborate with school districts and community partners to meet grant objectives.

The role emphasizes adherence to federal guidelines, program development, and strong relationship building with districts and campus offices.