Educational Advisor 1 - TRIO Upward Bound Programs

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JOB SUMMARY

The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs is the primary liaison between Saint Louis University, McCluer North public school district partners, participants, parents, and community representatives interested in the TRIO Upward Bound programs. The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs visits the program schools to implement and manage the day-to-day operations of the Upward Bound program, maintaining appropriate program records, and preparing and submitting time and effort reports. The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs ensures awareness and understanding of TRIO, pre-collegiate, post-secondary/higher education, post-degree graduate, community and local educational programs by providing presentations and networking.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assures that the programs for participants (Upward Bound students, parents, families, schools, community, etc.) are organized, monitored, and managed to meet goals and objectives by designing, developing and directing all facets of the Upward Bound Program and Student Support Services programs under policies and procedures which ensure they are conducted in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education program guidelines and the specific requirements contained in the Saint Louis University grant proposals, reporting data as needed and required, tracking expenditures and keeping financial records in accordance with federal guidelines, ensuring that all student records are complete, current, and confidential, reviewing TRIO Upward Bound Program materials, monitoring programming content, schedules, and budgets against program criteria, preparing federal reports, preparing the continuation proposal, and attending meetings with the U.S. Department of Education Office at the request of the Vice President

• Ensures that eligible students are able to fully utilize the TRIO Upward Bound programs by interviewing interested students and collecting and reporting data to assess the effectiveness of program components and performing other evaluation of the impact of the TRIO Upward Bound programs

• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with various University representatives, the federal government (Department of Education), target schools’ faculty and administrators, and community agencies

• Effectively manages the program by ensuring that the TRIO Upward Bound Programs meets all

• Documents the progress of TRIO Upward Bound Programs in achieving its funded objectives by coordination and evaluation of the project

• Represents the Upward Bound programs by attending appropriate meetings, on and off campus

• Facilitates the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary education by assisting the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Retention Management & Director of Pre-College, TRIO & Access Programs with program preparation and implementation of funding opportunities

• Provides direct academic support services to Upward Bound and participants and supervises participants at activities, cultural events, and cultural trips

• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Retention Management & Director of Pre-College, TRIO & Access Programs

• Ensures the success of the TRIO Upward Bound programs by performing all other duties as assigned by the Program Director

• Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of database preparation and maintenance

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Ability to plan and conduct various types of workshops, administer and interpret various interest inventory tests, academic advising, and complete admission and financial aid applications

• Ability to relate/interact with diverse student populations, institutional personnel, and the public 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, team-oriented, working relationships

• Ability to assess situations/needs and assist accordingly

• Ability to assess situations and exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance

• Ability to organize time, projects, and details 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs

• Ability to prepare and generate reports

• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work nights and weekends

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree

• One or more years of experience working with disadvantaged individuals

• Supervisory and training experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate student in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field

• Prior TRIO experience

• Blumen software experience

• Experience working in education setting

This position is being funded by a grant and therefore continuation in the position is contingent upon funding availability.

Full-Time Benefits:  

Benefits include vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program, and wellness program.

Function

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Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.