Educational Advisor

Grant-funded position expected to continue until August 31, 2027.

Purpose of Position

Providing academic instruction, advising, and career guidance to students in target schools.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, select, and deliver services to eligible project participants attending assigned target secondary schools.
• Conduct grade-appropriate workshops and activities involving college, career, and financial aid information; PSAT/SAT/THEA/ACT test preparation; scholarship information; technical assistance with college admissions and financial aid applications; and college field trips.
• Provide outreach and case management services such as dropout prevention, and college, career, and financial aid (FA) information services to students at target schools.
• Provide direct services such as career exploration, study skills improvement, and self-esteem building.
• Collect, establish, maintain, and data enter all assigned student records and required forms.
• Assist the Coordinator and Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies as well as grant proposals.
• Supervise students during summer activities and chaperone/plan educational enrichment trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of experience working for a dropout prevention and/or postsecondary opportunity program.
• Upon being hired, candidate must complete Child Protection Training.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing direct case management services to secondary school students.
• Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB, UBMS, ETS) or other dropout prevention and postsecondary opportunity program.
• Ability to speak and write in Spanish.

Skills

• Skilled in working with non-profit community agencies and organizations in the areas of outreach, dropout prevention, and postsecondary opportunity programs.
• Skilled in working with high school students and parents.
• Ability to provide outreach and academic advising services to disadvantaged secondary school students with college, career, and financial aid information.
• Skilled in conducting presentations, workshops, and other individual/group activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organizational ability.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of PSAT/SAT/ACT test preparation.

Schedule

Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM through 5:00 PM. Requires occasional evening or weekend hours, as well as local and some national travel.

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges from $37,600 to $38,000. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits

This position is benefits eligible. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about employee benefits.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover letter
• References (minimum of three)

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• Uses standard office equipment.