Upward Bound Project Advisor

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama, seeks a Project Advisor for the Upward Bound program to assist with administration, implementation, and continuation of TRIO services that support college readiness.

You will coordinate workshops, maintain participant records, conduct information sessions, help with financial aid tasks, and collaborate with the Director to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years of professional work experience in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
• One year of professional experience working in a federal TRIO program or similar program for disadvantaged/low-income youth.
• Must be able to perform duties in an effective and ethical manner to assure that the objectives of the project are met within the guidelines of legislation, regulations and commitment as stated in the grant.
• Ability to operate Microsoft office suite, Excel, Google Suite, Teams, Blumen, Banner.
• Adequate interpersonal skills to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, retention, and participation of program participants in accordance with federal regulations and departmental guidelines.
• Plan and coordinate, implement, chaperone, and evaluate academic, social, and cultural programs for students and families.
• Maintain up-to-date project records using National student clearinghouse.
• Conduct information sessions regarding TRIO programs for students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
• Review monthly progress reports and develop an individualized educational plan for each participant.
• Maintain a caseload of participants, provide services (virtual/in-person), and conduct group workshops and support.
• Assist participants with post-secondary options and financial aid/admissions tasks.
• Maintain confidential records of student services, daily sessions, and annual summaries.
• Refer participants to additional support services as needed.
• Organize workshops or seminars on financial aid, nutrition, health, wellness, mental health, substance abuse, and cultural issues.
• Participate in professional development and serve on committees.
• Coordinate student activities compliant with TRIO Upward Bound regulations.

Skills

Work under pressure

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Automated work environment

Planning and organizing

Team leadership

PC, telephone, and written media

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Google Suite

Teams

Banner

Job description

Reporting to the Director of Upward Bound, the Project Advisor is responsible for assisting with the administration, implementation, and continuation of the Trenholm State Upward Bound program. The Project Advisors provide services that include those related to increasing the likelihood of participants achieving academic success, graduating from high school, enrolling in, and graduating from an institution of higher education. Upward Bound serves students who meet income-eligibility guidelines, are potential first-generation college students, and/or are considered academically at-risk, according to federal definitions.

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1. Responsible for recruitment, retention, and participation of program participants in accordance with federal regulations and departmental guidelines.
2. Assists with the planning and coordination, implementation, chaperoning, and evaluation of academic, social, and cultural programs for students and families..
3. Maintain up-to-date project records using National student clearinghouse.
4. Conduct information sessions regarding TRIO programs for students, parents, counselors, and school administrators.
5. Review monthly progress reports and develop an individualized educational plan for each participant.
6. Maintains a caseload of participants, provides virtual and/or in-person services, group workshops and support to help students overcome barriers to post-secondary education.
7. Help participants select and identify post-secondary options, and complete tasks necessary for postsecondary enrollment, including financial aid forms and admissions applications.
8. Maintain confidential and complete records of student services, daily sessions, and annual summaries.
9. Refer participants internally and externally to additional support services, as necessary.
10. Organize workshops or seminars for students and parents covering topics as: financial aid and money management, nutrition, health and wellness, mental health, substance abuse and cultural issues.
11. Actively participates in professional development in support of the college and serve on assigned committees.
12. Coordinate student activities in compliance with TRIO Upward Bound regulations as stated in the grant proposal.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Upward Bound.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Two years of professional work experience in education, counseling, social work, or related field.
3. One year of professional experience working in a federal TRIO program or similar program for disadvantaged/low-income youth.
4. Must be able to perform duties in an effective and ethical manner to assure that the objectives of the project are met within the guidelines of legislation, regulations and commitment as stated in the grant.
5. Ability to operate Microsoft office suite, Excel, Google Suite, Teams, Blumen, Banner.
6. Adequate interpersonal skills to work well with faculty, staff, students, and the community at large.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. Ability to work well under pressure.
2. Ability to handle multiple priorities.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to function in an automated work environment.
5. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and manage complicated tasks.
6. Ability to lead staff to achieve productivity.
7. 7. Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION: Neither a resume nor an application is an appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

SUMMARY ABOUT US:

H. Councill Trenholm State Community College (Trenholm State) is a comprehensive two-year community college in Montgomery, Alabama. The College offers associate transfer degrees, associate degrees, and certificates that lead directly to the workforce. Additionally, the College provides adult learning opportunities, civic, social, cultural, and personal development; business and industry training; and support for economic development in the central Alabama region. Trenholm State is part of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), governed by the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees. The College operates multiple instructional sites, including the Trenholm Campus, the Patterson Site, and several off-campus instructional locations offering credit, non-credit, adult education, and dual enrollment programs. Trenholm State delivers additional educational and training services for Montgomery and the surrounding areas. For more information, please visit http://www.trenholmstate.edu.