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• The Student Success Advisor provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to low-income, first generation and/or academically disadvantaged middle and high school students that supports completion of a secondary school diploma, as well as enrolling and completing a postsecondary credential. This is a full-time, 12-month position funded by a five-year U.S. Department of Education grant. The majority of the time will be spent working independently on-site at Central Davidson and West Davidson High Schools. The position reports to the Director, Upward Bound, and has the following responsibilities:

Collaborates with Director, Davidson County Schools administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute a comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion

Coordinates and conducts recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and helps select Upward Bound participants

Makes presentations to school personnel, students, and parents outlining program benefits

Utilizes a student-centered approach and advises participants for academic success, grade promotion, and college readiness

Manages a caseload of approximately 60 students and completes individual needs assessments to develop customized, individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs); reviews and interprets report cards, transcripts, test scores, college entrance exams, etc.

Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and nonacademic obstacles, as they relate to student progress, involvement, and program satisfaction

Coordinates and makes referrals to tutorial services and develops study skills workshops with input from teachers and other school staff

Monitors attendance and disciplinary records for continued program eligibility and resource intervention

Advises, promotes, and mentors participants; assists with development of positive self-concept and helping students envision a future beyond high school

Develops student assessments and completes program evaluations

Partners with college departments and community constituents for effective program delivery, workshops, etc.

Coordinates and leads student-centered college and university exploratory field trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events

Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment (e.g. ACT/SAT, financial aid, college application, etc.)

Participates in school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solve

Receives confidential application materials and maintains participant files, tracks services, and submits weekly contact forms and other reports as required by the grant

Participates in professional development activities appropriate to the functions of the position, including state TRIO Talent Search meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings

Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College, County Schools, and the TRIO Upward Bound program

Perform other duties as assigned which support the purpose and initiatives of the Program and College

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling or a related field

2-3 years of experience counseling/advising youth

Ability to work independently with limited oversight

Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or at risk students

Demonstrated ability to plan/conduct workshops, field trips, and educational activities

Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures

Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures

Experience with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and database management

Effective oral and written communication skills

Complete background and drug screenings

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with federal Department of Education programs or TRIO Programs

Work experience with North Carolina’s public schools and community organizations

Fluency in Spanish

Work experience in a college setting

Experience with Blumen and/or Powerschool database systems

Personally overcome obstacles similar to those experienced by Upward Bound program participants

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,373.00 - $52,485.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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