Upstate New York HERC

ABOUT THE UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM: 

The TRiO Upward Bound Program strives to develop students' academic & professional skills, motivate students to attend and complete secondary education and encourage students to pursue and complete a post-secondary diploma.  For more information on Upward Bound, visit https://www.genesee.edu/resources/high-school-students/accelerated-college-enrollment/trio-upward-bound/

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

The Academic Advisor helps provide college prep services to a case load of at-risk high school students in target school districts within Genesee and Wyoming County. These services include, but not limited to, one-on-one advising, after-school, evening and Saturday tutoring, student and parent workshops, help with college preparations and financial literacy education, monitoring of academic progress, planning and execution of college visits, and career and cultural activity trips. The Academic Advisor will work closely with the Program Director to develop and implement academic and summer program curriculums.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

Help recruit participants in order to maintain a yearly total based on two grant requirements; work within the grant guidelines; and, assist in achieving program objectives.

Monitor and identify students' needs for tutoring, counseling, and personal development. Provide for those needs to be met and/or make referrals when necessary.

Contact and document student interactions weekly either at their home school, by email, or phone.

Communicate with parents on a regular basis of the students' progress and of the program activities. Assist with parent meetings and other UB activities.

Monitor progress of graduating seniors as they apply for scholarships, complete financial aid forms and submit college applications.

Maintain a productive, professional relationship with target schools' faculty and staff, local businesses, and community agencies. Help identify and coordinate community service projects and job shadow opportunities.

Participate in staff meetings. Attend and, when applicable, present at professional development workshops and national/regional conferences,

Keep accurate records of all student interactions with program and work closely with the Administrative Coordinator.

Assist in development and implementation of the academic program and six-week summer enrichment program.

Complete all required paperwork/reports and submit in a timely manner.

Fulfill other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATONS:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in School Counseling, Education, Business Administration, or related  is required. Three years minimum working with secondary school youth and school counseling and/or the postsecondary admission and financial aid process and career counseling, and experience working in an educational office setting is required.  Candidate must possess a valid driver's license and provide own transportation. Must be able to occasionally travel overnight with students and be prepared to work some occasional evenings and weekends. Must demonstrate a commitment to the campus values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically. 

Preferred:

Master's degree in School Counseling, Education, Business Administration, or related is preferred. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills. Preference given to individuals having backgrounds similar to the target population, worked for a TRiO program, and/or are TRiO alum. Preference is given for experience working with youths from low income, first generation college student families.  Ability to relate effectively and work independently with low income, first-generation college youths and their parents/guardians is highly preferred.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a year round, grant-funded, temporary appointment with high anticipation of renewal. Position is 35 hours per week and is compensated at a rate of $41,756.36 annually.  Occasional overnight travel, evening and weekend assignments will be required. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract. 

BENEFITS:

NYS Retirement
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
FSA
20 days' vacation, 24 sick, 4 personal days and 14 holidays annually
May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
May apply for Flexible Work Arrangement after 90 days of service
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena 

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About Genesee Community College

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