Advisor, Upward Bound

Requisition ID: req3492

Job Title: Advisor, Upward Bound

Department: Upward Bound

Location: Columbus Campus

Employment Type: Externally Funded

Employment Status: Externally Funded

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining Unit

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation Type: Annual

Compensation Range: 47,341.00 - 47,341.00

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule: 8am-5pm, two Saturdays a month

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY
The Columbus State Upward Bound (UB) program serves 70 high school students from Columbus City Schools. UB works with first-generation and/or income-eligible students to help them graduate and develop skills necessary for college enrollment and completion. The Advisor will collaborate with colleagues to provide various opportunities for participants to build academic proficiency and social/cultural competency. The Advisor will assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating program activities and events, and with recruitment and retention of program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Student Advising, Program Support
Oversight of the after-school UB tutoring program. Provide academic advising for a caseload of participants throughout the academic year. Assist in developing, designing, and leading program components that result in positive academic outcomes for UB participants. Provide engaging, ongoing opportunities for UB participants to experience success through academic activities. Develop and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment to achieve positive results. Build strong, positive relationships with UB participants. Facilitate Saturday Session workshops. Provide time and group management while offering homework and tutoring assistance. Create and maintain discussions for program and participant improvement. Provide mentoring and transitional support to first-year college students participating in the UB summer BRIDGE component and attend class sessions with BRIDGE participants. Facilitate supplemental instruction and academic advising to ensure BRIDGE participants follow and understand course curriculum/assignments.

Customer Service Student Engagement & Advisement
Report to the site on time and prepared, as directed. Assist with needs of the UB Summer Enrichment Institute (SEI) for 9th-11th grade students. Model professional behavior with participants, parents, and staff. Handle disruptive behavior with respect. Follow guidelines, processes, and procedures. Report any issues to the UB Program Manager and/or TRIO Director.

Classroom & Community Support
Assist with snack/bus pass distribution. Chaperone during off-campus activities, participant sign-out, and clean-up of bus and classroom environments. Assist with off-campus and weekend activities and events when needed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Foster and maintain a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participates in staff development workshops which contribute to personal and professional growth. Attend all required department meetings and training.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Professionalism, Managing Work, Continuous Improvement, Customer/Student/Employee Focus, Collaboration, Positive Approach, Communication, Guiding Interactions, Energy, Earning Trust, and Quality Orientation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: English word usage, spelling, sentence structure and punctuation; computer software, programs and applications; child development; and K-12 education systems

Skill in: Excellent verbal and written communication; organization; customer service; conflict resolution; application of job software including word processing and spreadsheets; performing mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, decimals, percentages and fractions; and planning and scheduling

Ability to: develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, and the general public; maintain confidential and sensitive information; use good judgment; excellent listening skills and participant in collaborative work; develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the College; effectively work with persons of varying cultures and diversity; problem solve effectively; exhibit a pleasant public manner; originate correspondence; work independently demonstrating initiative; maintain accurate and complete work records; apply analytical thinking; maintain good public relations; and maintain a flexible schedule

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions described in this position description. While performing duties for this job, the employee regularly exhibits digital dexterity when entering data into a computer, frequently sits for extended periods of time, and occasionally stands and walks. Employee converses verbally or manually with others in person and by telephone. Vision demands include close, detailed vision when focusing on a computer screen. The employee occasionally lifts or exerts force up to 10 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree with one (1) year of relevant work experience. State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).