University of San Francisco
UB College Advisor
The college advisor serves as academic advisor to high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program, and who attend Fremont and Castlemont High Schools in Oakland, California, with responsibility for advising them; regarding academic choices, monitoring student performance, and progress towards successful completion of high school. The college advisor will provide college and career advising to Upward Bound students including A-G class programming, SAT/ACT registration, developing Individual Learning Plans, and chaperoning college tours. Prepares quarterly reports on each student, describing counseling activities for the reporting period and providing specific details regarding student progress such as course schedule, grades, and related matters. Participates in recruitment of new students by reviewing records, interviewing students, and recommends final selections. The college advisor represents the University of San Francisco Upward Bound Project and develops effective working relationships with staff, parents, and key stakeholders within the target schools. Collaborates with school staff and community organizations to identify barriers to learning and provide solutions and support systems that will enable Upward Bound students' success. Provides individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations at the target schools (Fremont High School and Castlemont High School) Supervises the college admission process and coordinates college visits Serves as College/Career Advisor for the six-week Summer Component Outreach and recruitment of students Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Transcript evaluations Assists with exam registration Tracks report cards and academic progress Attends staff meetings Attends college and career collaborative meetings at target schools Outreach to community organizations to plan cultural and educational activities Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students Maintains close liaison with students, their families, and high school staff Performs data entry Supports students in college and career centers at target schools Tracks, attends, and connects students to tutoring services Provides advice and assistance in secondary course selection, and if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection Participates and supports College/Career events at target schools Attends Parent Nights, Back-to-School Night, Cash for College, and other College/Career events in the evenings at target schools Drives students to/from workshops, field trips, and college tours Must be present at tutoring sessions Conducts student outreach - including but not limited to personal calls, emails, texts, home visits, etc. Other duties as required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math 3 years of experience in student services professional work with low-income, first generation minority students; experience with state and federal programs; Prefer person from similar background as target population. At least one year of working with a college-access program or college/career exploration Life experience with barriers similar to those from TRIO target populations, including, but not limited to, being a member of an underrepresented group in higher education, being a first-generation student, being from a low income family, or having a disability. Additional skills, knowledge, & abilities needed for position: Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, first generation college-bound youth (bilingual a plus) Ability to express effectively both written and oral communications. Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations Working knowledge of personnel and instructional computing applications required Extensive experience working with teenagers in multi-racial environment, in guidance counseling, community work, or social agency Willingness to travel and work flexible hours Some administrative and supervisory experience Valid CA Driver's License and clean driving record Full time Salary Salary Range: $68,640.00 annualized
The college advisor serves as academic advisor to high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program, and who attend Fremont and Castlemont High Schools in Oakland, California, with responsibility for advising them; regarding academic choices, monitoring student performance, and progress towards successful completion of high school. The college advisor will provide college and career advising to Upward Bound students including A-G class programming, SAT/ACT registration, developing Individual Learning Plans, and chaperoning college tours. Prepares quarterly reports on each student, describing counseling activities for the reporting period and providing specific details regarding student progress such as course schedule, grades, and related matters. Participates in recruitment of new students by reviewing records, interviewing students, and recommends final selections. The college advisor represents the University of San Francisco Upward Bound Project and develops effective working relationships with staff, parents, and key stakeholders within the target schools. Collaborates with school staff and community organizations to identify barriers to learning and provide solutions and support systems that will enable Upward Bound students' success. Provides individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations at the target schools (Fremont High School and Castlemont High School) Supervises the college admission process and coordinates college visits Serves as College/Career Advisor for the six-week Summer Component Outreach and recruitment of students Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Transcript evaluations Assists with exam registration Tracks report cards and academic progress Attends staff meetings Attends college and career collaborative meetings at target schools Outreach to community organizations to plan cultural and educational activities Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students Maintains close liaison with students, their families, and high school staff Performs data entry Supports students in college and career centers at target schools Tracks, attends, and connects students to tutoring services Provides advice and assistance in secondary course selection, and if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection Participates and supports College/Career events at target schools Attends Parent Nights, Back-to-School Night, Cash for College, and other College/Career events in the evenings at target schools Drives students to/from workshops, field trips, and college tours Must be present at tutoring sessions Conducts student outreach - including but not limited to personal calls, emails, texts, home visits, etc. Other duties as required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math 3 years of experience in student services professional work with low-income, first generation minority students; experience with state and federal programs; Prefer person from similar background as target population. At least one year of working with a college-access program or college/career exploration Life experience with barriers similar to those from TRIO target populations, including, but not limited to, being a member of an underrepresented group in higher education, being a first-generation student, being from a low income family, or having a disability. Additional skills, knowledge, & abilities needed for position: Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, first generation college-bound youth (bilingual a plus) Ability to express effectively both written and oral communications. Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations Working knowledge of personnel and instructional computing applications required Extensive experience working with teenagers in multi-racial environment, in guidance counseling, community work, or social agency Willingness to travel and work flexible hours Some administrative and supervisory experience Valid CA Driver's License and clean driving record Full time Salary Salary Range: $68,640.00 annualized