Job Summary

The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs is the primary liaison between Saint Louis University, public school district partners, participants, parents, and community representatives interested in the TRIO Upward Bound programs. The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs visits the program schools to implement and manage the day-to-day operations of the Upward Bound program, maintaining appropriate program records, and preparing and submitting time and effort reports. The Educational Advisor I of TRIO Upward Bound Programs ensures awareness and understanding of TRIO, pre-collegiate, post-secondary/higher education, post-degree graduate, community and local educational programs by providing presentations and networking.

This is a grant funded position. When funding ceases position ends.

Job Duties

• Assures that the programs for participants (Upward Bound students, parents, families, schools, community, etc.) are organized, monitored, and managed to meet goals and objectives by designing, developing and directing all facets of the Upward Bound Program and Student Support Services programs under policies and procedures which ensure they are conducted in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education program guidelines and the specific requirements contained in the Saint Louis University grant proposals, reporting data as needed and required, tracking expenditures and keeping financial records in accordance with federal guidelines, ensuring that all student records are complete, current, and confidential, reviewing TRIO Upward Bound Program materials, monitoring programming content, schedules, and budgets against program criteria, preparing federal reports, preparing the continuation proposal, and attending meetings with the U.S. Department of Education Office at the request of the Vice President.

• Ensures that eligible students are able to fully utilize the TRIO Upward Bound programs by interviewing interested students and collecting and reporting data to assess the effectiveness of program components and performing other evaluation of the impact of the TRIO Upward Bound programs.

• Establishes and maintains close working relationships with various University representatives, the federal government (Department of Education), target schools faculty and administrators, and community agencies.

• Effectively manages the program by ensuring that the TRIO Upward Bound Programs meets all goals

• Documents the progress of TRIO Upward Bound Programs in achieving its funded objectives by coordination and evaluation of the project.

• Represents the Upward Bound programs by attending appropriate meetings, on and off campus.

• Facilitates the development of activities and programs designed to encourage underrepresented populations to overcome barriers to postsecondary education by assisting the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Retention Management & Director of Pre-College, TRIO & Access Programs with program preparation and implementation of funding opportunities.

• Provides direct academic support services to Upward Bound and participants and supervises participants at activities, cultural events, and cultural trips.

• Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment & Retention Management & Director of Pre-College, TRIO & Access Programs.

• Ensures the success of the TRIO Upward Bound programs by performing all other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Education and Experience

Education:

Bachelors degree required, and Graduate student in Education, Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or related field.

Experience:

At least one year of experience working with disadvantaged individuals.

Qualities of integrity, dignity, and cordiality; ability to meet and communicate effectively and diplomatically with individuals as well as groups.

Good oral communication, writing and technology skills.

Ability to plan and conduct various types of workshops, administer and interpret various interest inventory tests, academic advising, and complete admission and financial aid applications.

Preferred Skills

• Supervisory and training experience

• Knowledge of database preparation and maintenance

• Verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Ability to relate/interact with diverse student populations, institutional personnel, and the public 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective, team-oriented, working relationships

• Ability to assess situations/needs and assist accordingly

• Ability to assess situations and exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance

• Ability to organize time, projects, and details 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to operate a personal computer and various software programs

• Ability to prepare and generate reports

• Ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files

• Ability to multi-task

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application

Vaccine Protocol

Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations  for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the Universitys vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employees start date will result in termination of the employment.  Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks.

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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