Upward Bound Project Advisor — College Prep & Mentoring

Simpson University in; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson University seeks an Upward Bound Project Advisor (Architecture) to recruit and mentor a cohort of 60 first‑generation, low‑income students, delivering college readiness services and Upward Bound curriculum across multiple sites in California.

You will work with the director and other advisors on curriculum, workshops, and field trips, including residential programs, while managing data, planning visits, and reporting outcomes to meet federal benchmarks.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid CA driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree in education, liberal studies, psychology, or related field.
• Able to travel all day, multiple nights, up to week-long trips.
• Experience teaching/instructing, advising, tutoring, mentoring or youth development with diverse high school students.
• Comfortable with public speaking and classroom management techniques.
• Willingness for professional development in college admissions, financial aid, STEM, leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual academic plan (IAP) for under-resourced First-Generation and/or Low-Income high school students.
• Assist with participant recruitment at targeted schools to help keep a full cohort of 60 students.
• Provide academic and career counseling, ensuring enrollment in the correct college preparatory coursework.
• Provide information regarding college admissions, financial aid, and career options; advise graduating seniors individually with the college application process.
• Work with participants to increase awareness of academic and personal strengths and challenges.
• Monitor participants' academic progress and motivation needed for admission into college.
• Serve as a resource person and refer participants to other appropriate services or offices for assistance, support, and guidance.
• Plan, organize, and implement campus visits by state and domestically, as well as to Simpson University campus.
• Recruit summer program participants; assist in daily activities during the six-week residential program.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Teaching

Advising

Youth development

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Bachelor's degree in liberal studies

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Master's degree / Teaching Credential preferred

Tools

Slack

Remind

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office Suite

Connect

Retain

Colleague

FileMaker Pro

Social media platforms

Job description

Simpson University seeks an Upward Bound Project Advisor (Architecture) to recruit and mentor a cohort of 60 first‑generation, low‑income students, delivering college readiness services and Upward Bound curriculum across multiple sites in California.

You will work with the director and other advisors on curriculum, workshops, and field trips, including residential programs, while managing data, planning visits, and reporting outcomes to meet federal benchmarks.