The Advisor for the Upward Bound program in the Access Center is responsible for group and individual student advising related to applying to and persisting in post-secondary education. The Advisor reports to the Assistant Director of Upward Bound.

The Advisor will be a full-time Administrative-Professional university appointment. This position requires a varied work schedule that includes evening and weekends, and requires substantial travel. The Advisor must maintain a valid Colorado Drivers License or have access to a licensed driver. The university will conduct a criminal and motor vehicle background check on final candidates. Required Job Qualifications Bachelors Degree in education, counseling, social work, or other related field. 1 year experience advising or supervising/mentoring disadvantaged youth in an educational setting (According to the Department of Education, disadvantaged signifies an individual who meets low-income guidelines and who is a potential first generation college student. A first generation individual is a person whose parents have not earned a baccalaureate degree.) Must have a valid drivers license and/or reliable personal transportation, and commitment to travel extensively in the target area, including travel to target schools. Additional travel requirements include in-state and out-of-state college study tours to expose students to cultural, educational, and academic experiences Preferred Job Qualifications Experience planning and coordinating student training or event planning Ability to facilitate student learning and academic skills development Strong communication skills (speaking, writing, developing and presenting academic workshops, and/or presentations, use of computer applications) Community relations experience (evidence of building collaborative community networks and programs, including work with school administrators and staff, community agencies) Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) desirable Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally diverse communities among potential target and constituent populations Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed Data management skills Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty Category Recruitment of grant participants Duty/Responsibility Recruit eligible participants into the program and develop a wait-list of qualified potential participants  Meet regularly with parents/guardians of participating students and design/present workshops for parent groups  Plan and implement interactive and effective classes and/or workshops during the academic year and during summer programs; facilitate and implement after-school, weekend and other instructional/tutoring sessions; and facilitate student access to academic resources in the target schools and community  Develop and maintain relationships between the program and community, and between the program and the target schools personnel  Develop and maintain a network of academic and career resources for the benefit of the program and participants and connect students with appropriate resources based on student needs Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Team Member Duty/Responsibility Contribute to and actively support efforts of the Upward Bound and the Access Center staff teams through meetings, retreats, program planning, collaboration on activities, and participation in the Access Center committees and across campus  Participate in and contribute to professional development activities of the staff team, including appropriate conference and training opportunities  Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director Percentage Of Time 10 Job Duty Category Advising/Program Execution Duty/Responsibility Maintain a specified caseload of students and provide advising, workshops, and enrichment events for students.  Advising for UB students includes meeting one-on-one with program participants to assist with the process of selecting courses that meet the HEAR (Higher Education Admission Requirements) for post-secondary universities. Advisors monitor semester schedules to make sure students are progressing in achieving 4 years of math, 4 years of English, 2 years of language arts, and 3 years of sciences. Advisors work collaboratively with high school post-secondary counselors to provide options for students to enroll in Advanced Placement high school courses, enroll in dual-enrollment college courses, and/or take community college courses.  Maintain records of program activities and student eligibility and performance  Assist with planning and supervising of several annual in-state and out-of-state, overnight multi-day trips to visit colleges/universities and expose students to regional/national cultural, educational, and career opportunities  Assume a major leadership role in one or more components of the summer program Residence Hall Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, or Instructor) Percentage Of Time 50 Application Details

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