Virginia Tech
Overview
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Upward Bound programs, the Project Advisor is responsible for assisting with the administration, implementation and continuation of the U.S. Department of Education-funded Upward Bound: Southwest VA /TRIO project. The project prepares high school students in Southwest VA, Virginia to pursue post-secondary education. Upward Bound serves students who meet income-eligibility guidelines, are potential first-generation college students, and/or are considered academically at-risk. The Southwest VA project serves 103 students in seven school districts. This position is based in Blacksburg. Responsibilities
Recruitment, retention and participation of program participants in accordance with federal regulations and departmental guidelines. Assist with planning and coordination, implementation, chaperoning, and evaluation of academic, social, and cultural programs for students and families. Assist the TRIO Programs Director and Assistant Director with the compilation of materials for the Annual Performance Report for the U.S. Department of Education and Virginia Tech Outreach and International Affairs reports; coordinate tracking of former participants. Maintain a caseload of participants; provide virtual and/or in-person services, group workshops and support to help students overcome barriers to post-secondary education. May transport students to program events such as on-campus monthly tutorials, field trips and college visits. Help participants select and identify post-secondary options, and complete tasks necessary for postsecondary enrollment, including financial aid forms and admissions applications. Maintain confidential and complete records of student services, daily sessions, and annual summaries. Submit travel reports and financial documentation in a timely manner. Refer participants internally and externally to additional support services as necessary. Meet with each participant a minimum of one time per month at their respective schools. Plan, coordinate, and supervise summer program activities. Develop psychoeducational strategies and interventions and interactive activities for students. Attend monthly tutorials during the academic year to chaperone, assist, and/or counsel participants. Attend workshops and other staff training opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in education, social work, or related area. Experience working for educational programs that address the needs of students who are income-eligible, potential first-generation college, and/or demonstrate other needs for assistance. Experience working with diverse groups of high school students. Excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with TRiO programs. Former participant in a TRiO program. Pay Band
N/A Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type
Restricted Salary Information
$52,000-$57,000, commensurate with experience Hours per week
40+ Review Date
10/13/2025 Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). It is an inclusive community committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia with Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These contributions provide important representation and opportunities for professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against those who inquire about compensation. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Susan Short at sshort@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Reporting to the Assistant Director of Upward Bound programs, the Project Advisor is responsible for assisting with the administration, implementation and continuation of the U.S. Department of Education-funded Upward Bound: Southwest VA /TRIO project. The project prepares high school students in Southwest VA, Virginia to pursue post-secondary education. Upward Bound serves students who meet income-eligibility guidelines, are potential first-generation college students, and/or are considered academically at-risk. The Southwest VA project serves 103 students in seven school districts. This position is based in Blacksburg. Responsibilities
Recruitment, retention and participation of program participants in accordance with federal regulations and departmental guidelines. Assist with planning and coordination, implementation, chaperoning, and evaluation of academic, social, and cultural programs for students and families. Assist the TRIO Programs Director and Assistant Director with the compilation of materials for the Annual Performance Report for the U.S. Department of Education and Virginia Tech Outreach and International Affairs reports; coordinate tracking of former participants. Maintain a caseload of participants; provide virtual and/or in-person services, group workshops and support to help students overcome barriers to post-secondary education. May transport students to program events such as on-campus monthly tutorials, field trips and college visits. Help participants select and identify post-secondary options, and complete tasks necessary for postsecondary enrollment, including financial aid forms and admissions applications. Maintain confidential and complete records of student services, daily sessions, and annual summaries. Submit travel reports and financial documentation in a timely manner. Refer participants internally and externally to additional support services as necessary. Meet with each participant a minimum of one time per month at their respective schools. Plan, coordinate, and supervise summer program activities. Develop psychoeducational strategies and interventions and interactive activities for students. Attend monthly tutorials during the academic year to chaperone, assist, and/or counsel participants. Attend workshops and other staff training opportunities. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications
Master's degree in education, social work, or related area. Experience working for educational programs that address the needs of students who are income-eligible, potential first-generation college, and/or demonstrate other needs for assistance. Experience working with diverse groups of high school students. Excellent communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with TRiO programs. Former participant in a TRiO program. Pay Band
N/A Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type
Restricted Salary Information
$52,000-$57,000, commensurate with experience Hours per week
40+ Review Date
10/13/2025 Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). It is an inclusive community committed to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia with Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These contributions provide important representation and opportunities for professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against those who inquire about compensation. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Susan Short at sshort@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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