Inside Higher Ed
Counselor, Upward Bound (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
Inside Higher Ed, Dahlonega, Georgia, us, 30597
Join the team at
Inside Higher Ed
as a
Counselor, Upward Bound (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
and help low‑income, first‑generation students achieve academic success.
About Us Located in the fastest‑growing region of Georgia, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is a multi‑campus institution with nearly 20,000 students. UNG is one of the largest universities in the State System and is known for its community engagement, leadership programs, and educational pathways from certificates to doctoral degrees. The institution supports a diverse student body and offers a range of military education programs, including the 800‑member Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega campus.
Job Summary The UNG Upward Bound program supports low‑income and first‑generation students in completing high school and enrolling in higher education. The Counselor coordinates program services, serves as a liaison with high schools, builds relationships with community partners, assesses student needs, advises and tutors students, tracks contacts, and conducts workshops for students and parents. The primary work location is Johnson High School in Oakwood, GA (four days per week). A one‑day weekly visit to UNG Gainesville campus is required. During the six‑week residential summer component, the counselor will reside on UNG Dahlonega campus for 3–4 weeks and will be on duty Sunday through Friday. The position is contingent on annual federal funding.
Responsibilities
Recruit participants to provide a rich program for student high‑school success and prepare them for postsecondary enrollment.
Communicate Upward Bound goals to community partners, parents, and high‑school students.
Facilitate groups for students and parents on college readiness and career awareness.
Plan, implement, and chaperone student workshops and trips; assist in organization, coordination, and facilitation of monthly student meetings.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver workshops for parents and students that prepare students for admission into college; topics include scholarships, financial aid, college admissions requirements, summer programs, and internships.
Document all student/parent contacts and enter data in the tracking system.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
One to three years of experience in a secondary or postsecondary setting serving first‑generation and/or economically disadvantaged students; or one to three years of experience in a college preparation program or community organization.
Experience working with academically unprepared students; ability to develop, implement, and facilitate content‑area and learning‑strategy workshops and study groups.
Spanish language proficiency (bilingual).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Degree in education, guidance, or counseling field preferred.
Compensation Standard hiring range: $47,401 – $52,152.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. Georgia is an open‑records state. UNG is a federal contractor and gives priority referrals to protected veterans.
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Inside Higher Ed
as a
Counselor, Upward Bound (Bilingual – English/Spanish)
and help low‑income, first‑generation students achieve academic success.
About Us Located in the fastest‑growing region of Georgia, the University of North Georgia (UNG) is a multi‑campus institution with nearly 20,000 students. UNG is one of the largest universities in the State System and is known for its community engagement, leadership programs, and educational pathways from certificates to doctoral degrees. The institution supports a diverse student body and offers a range of military education programs, including the 800‑member Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega campus.
Job Summary The UNG Upward Bound program supports low‑income and first‑generation students in completing high school and enrolling in higher education. The Counselor coordinates program services, serves as a liaison with high schools, builds relationships with community partners, assesses student needs, advises and tutors students, tracks contacts, and conducts workshops for students and parents. The primary work location is Johnson High School in Oakwood, GA (four days per week). A one‑day weekly visit to UNG Gainesville campus is required. During the six‑week residential summer component, the counselor will reside on UNG Dahlonega campus for 3–4 weeks and will be on duty Sunday through Friday. The position is contingent on annual federal funding.
Responsibilities
Recruit participants to provide a rich program for student high‑school success and prepare them for postsecondary enrollment.
Communicate Upward Bound goals to community partners, parents, and high‑school students.
Facilitate groups for students and parents on college readiness and career awareness.
Plan, implement, and chaperone student workshops and trips; assist in organization, coordination, and facilitation of monthly student meetings.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver workshops for parents and students that prepare students for admission into college; topics include scholarships, financial aid, college admissions requirements, summer programs, and internships.
Document all student/parent contacts and enter data in the tracking system.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
One to three years of experience in a secondary or postsecondary setting serving first‑generation and/or economically disadvantaged students; or one to three years of experience in a college preparation program or community organization.
Experience working with academically unprepared students; ability to develop, implement, and facilitate content‑area and learning‑strategy workshops and study groups.
Spanish language proficiency (bilingual).
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Degree in education, guidance, or counseling field preferred.
Compensation Standard hiring range: $47,401 – $52,152.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial transcripts
Contact information for three professional references
Equal Employment Opportunity University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The institution does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics, or veteran status. Georgia is an open‑records state. UNG is a federal contractor and gives priority referrals to protected veterans.
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