Regents of the University of Minnesota

Regents of the University of Minnesota

TRIO Upward Bound Academic Advisor - MSUAASF Range C

Bemidji, USA · Director · Part-time

No sponsorship$48k-$93kDetected 123 days ago
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About the role

  • Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as a TRIO Upward Bound Academic Advisor.
  • They will assist with the daily operations of the Upward Bound Program, including the delivery of services that ensure post-secondary school readiness and enrollment for 101 first-generation, low-income, high school students.
  • TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded program intended to help low-income and/or potential first-generation college students academically succeed in high school and pursue a college education.

Responsibilities

  • Providing support in planning, implementing, and evaluating services of the TRIO Upward Bound Program including evaluation of summer RAs and BSU student Tutor/Mentors.
  • Providing support in planning, implementing, and evaluating services of the SSS mentoring Program including evaluation of BSU student Mentors.
  • Coordinating with the TRIO Upward Bound Associate Director to develop and conduct workshops; planning and participating in other program activities including orientation, post-secondary school travel, and special events.
  • Providing secondary school advice and academic counseling including developing knowledge of participating school credit structure, curriculum, school calendar and testing dates.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs serving first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to plan and deliver high-level training and professional workshops meeting program needs and federal program guidelines.

Requirements

  • Experience with academic, career and personal counseling/coaching, and graduate school admissions processes.
  • Experience advising and assisting first-generation college students with high impact practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with faculty from various disciplines.
  • Experience in conducting developmental workshops such as study skills, time management, and university degree plans.
  • Experience managing tutoring, mentoring, or staff providing services to secondary age students.
  • All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
  • Minimum Qualifications

Compensation

  • Range C ($47,845 - $93,809)

Benefits

  • The program is fully committed to equity and to diversity in our staff and students.
  • Understanding the operating policies and procedures set by the US Department of Education including allowable costs and grant guidelines for services.
  • They will also maintain documentation of all services provided and data collection for the Department of Education Performance Report.
  • Master's degree plus one (1) year of professional experience in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work or a STEM-related field
  • OR a Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of professional experience in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work or a STEM-related field
  • OR three (3) years of professional experience in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work or a STEM-related field
  • OR an equivalent combination of postsecondary training, education and/or professional experience.
  • A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
  • Master's Degree and 1 year of experience in higher education administration, student development, counseling, social work or a STEM-related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to first-generation students and students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.
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