Program Advisor

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Department

The University of New Orleans is seeking a dedicated and student-centered professional for the position of Program Advisor in Project REACH.

25% Responsible for the identification, recruitment, selection, and delivery of services to middle and high school participants each year. Responsible for collecting appropriate demographic, income verification, and academic documentation (report cards, transcripts, standardized test scores, IEP/ITP, 504, or medical documentation) to complete application prior to acceptance.

25% Conduct effective and grade-appropriate workshops/activities via group and/or individual meetings, including college selection, career awareness, financial aid and scholarship information; standardized test preparation; tutoring; academic advising, and technical assistance with college admissions and financial aid applications; campus enrichment activities, educational field trips; and career and college day programs, annually.

13% Responsible for postsecondary placement and tracking of all assigned "college-ready" participants by providing individualized technical assistance with the college and financial procedures to monitor and ensure that the program meets its goal of postsecondary enrollment and completion, annually.

8% Use personal transportation for travel (with reimbursement) to and from target schools and community activities. Required to participate in some weekend meetings, parent nights, target school open houses, and overnight field trips.

8% Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports on all major areas of responsibility including the progress of assigned participants and verification of high school graduating seniors and postsecondary enrollment. 6% Responsible for reviewing participants needs assessments and developing an Individualized Action Plan (IAP) for all assigned participants to ensure that students receive appropriate support services that address identified needs, annually.

5% Responsible for accurate, written documentation of all services and activities provided to participants via daily contact logs and information entered into the Blumen database.

5% Adhere to the established Plan of Operation, Curriculum, Program Policies and Procedures and all other related federal TRIO regulations.

5% Abide by administrative policies/procedures addressed in the Staff Handbook, Standards of Professional Conduct, and UNO rules, regulations, and policies. Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Training and experience working with "at risk" youth and young adults from culturally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.

• Licenses/Certification: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation to off-site visits is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred from an accredited institution with at least two-year's experience working with "at risk" youth and young adults from economically and/or culturally disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.