Program Advisor or Coordinator (Temporary)(Multiple Positions)(Onsite)

About the job

Under direction of a K-12 Academic Preparation Specialist IV, works with assigned institutions and organizations to implement academic preparation programming of moderate scope. Incumbent maintains program visibility in schools, collaborative relationships with K-12 institutions and/or community entities, and relationships with higher education institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Recruits and enrolls 6th – 12th-grade students for program participation.
• Provides academic development and support through program services tied to program outcomes/objectives.
• Supports with preparing summaries of each month’s activities detailing results and an assessment of monthly efforts.
• Supports and ensures that daily, workshop, and campus visit logs, surveys, evaluations, grades, and other data instruments are entered on time.
• Supports with preparing specific reports and updates at the immediate supervisor’s request.
• Supports with the development and implementation of college-going services and activities.
• Organizes campus visits for students, parents, and educators.
• Sponsors workshops for students, parents, and educators.
• Sponsors academic preparation and parent activities and conferences.
• Assists in delivering admissions, personal statement, financial aid, test taking and other workshops as assigned.
• Affords assistance in organizing and implementing personal and academic enrichment programs for students and parents.
• Affords assistance in developing and producing program publications.
• Maintains relationships with higher education institutions and community entities.
• Develops and maintains professional relations with educators to identify educationally disadvantaged students to receive academic preparation and parent services.
• Serves as a resource for elementary, middle school and high school personnel and the general public for inquiries regarding admissions, financial aid, housing, campus tours, and other related areas.
• Supports with the coordination of academies that provides in-depth educational support and resources to students, which may include Saturday work as well as transportation of students.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of program activities and participant data.
• Supports with the monitoring of the program budget and allocates resources efficiently.
• Stays current with education trends and best practices to improve program offerings.

Qualifications

• Project Advisor:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution. (Required)
  • 1 year of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training. (Required)
  • High School diploma and five years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. (Optional)
• Project Coordinator:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited institution. (Required)
  • Advanced degree in a related area from an accredited institution may be substituted for two years of required experience. (Preferred)
  • Three years of directly related experience and/or experience and training combined. (Required)
  • High School diploma and five years of progressively responsible related experience and/or combination of experience and training will be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. (Optional)

Critical knowledge and skills

• Knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population and sensitivity to culture, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
• Knowledge and understanding of K-14 education. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of higher education institutions (UC, CSU, CC, etc.), admissions and financial aid requirements, and the ability to interpret policies and procedures to youth, parents, and school representatives. (Preferred)
• Experience advising and supporting educationally disadvantaged and academically at-risk students regarding postsecondary opportunities and careers. (Preferred)
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with school district administrators, school counselors, principals, teachers, and community contacts.
• Thorough knowledge of high school graduation and college entrance requirements. (Preferred)
• Spanish speaking preferred. (Preferred)
• Able to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

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Background check will be required.

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