Program Advisor, Upward Bound - Missouri City, United States - Greater Houston Community Partners of Innovative Schools

Description

PROGRAM ADVISOR, UPWARD BOUND (COLLEGE READINESS)

JOB NO. / ID
0002 / 0002 / UB02


CLOSING DATE
Open until filled


JOB LOCATION
Houston, Texas (Missouri City, Texas)


WEEKLY HOURS
40 hours per week, occasional nights and weekends (as required)


REPORTS TO
Project Director


TRAVEL REQUIRED
Up to 30%, in-district travel


POSITION DETAILS

JOB PURPOSE
Provides guidance and counseling (social, academic, career and financial aid).


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assumes the responsibility for individual and group counseling activities and for the maintenance of program files.

Assumes the responsibility for maintaining accurate and confidential records of all participants' contacts and records progress toward matriculation.

Interviews and selects students for participation in the program and the development of cultural activities.

Completes evaluation of academic, personal, and career needs of participants in the program.

Completes Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for assigned students.

Participates in in-serving training, staff development workshops, and departmental meetings.

Prepares monthly reports detailing accomplishments, problems encountered, projections, etc.

Other duties assigned by the Project Director.


WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work performed under general supervision.


QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of one year working in an educational setting teaching, advising, and/or tutoring students from diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Preference will be given to individuals that have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the project's targeted population.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, social sciences, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree is preferred.


REQUIRED SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work-related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers, and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development are required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.


DISCLAIMER

Greater Houston Community Partners of Innovative Schools (GHCPIS) Upward Bound Program ensures that no barriers exist that could impede equitable access or participation in the Upward Bound Program, in regard to gender, race, national origin, color, disability, or age.

GRANT-FUNDED:

The Program Advisor position will be funded directly from the TRIO Upward Bound grant awarded by the Department of Education.

This position will be funded solely (100%) from the TRIO Upward Bound allocation through August 31, 2027.

At the end of the grant period, this position may be eliminated unless other sources of funds are secured to maintain this position or a similar position.

The employee must sign this job description acknowledging receipt of the job description and signing their acknowledgment that this position is grant-funded and is temporarily aligning with the terms of the grant period.

Pay:
From $45,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior TRIO experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Academic advising: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location:
In person