POSITION:                                                                                                                                                                      
Upward Bound Academic Advisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Carl Albert State College has an opening for an Upward Bound Academic Advisor.  This is a full-time position based at the Poteau campus.  The UB program is a Federally-funded TRiO program designed to assist disadvantaged students to complete high school and enter postsecondary education. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

● Provide academic, career and counseling services which encourage and motivate students to complete high

school and to enter postsecondary education

● Assist in the planning and implementation of the development of personal, cultural, social, and academic

awareness needed to successfully participate in a postsecondary environment

● Plan and organize monthly meetings, academic curriculum, workshops, and seminars during the academic

year and summer components

● Assist in the implementation of UB (Upward Bound) activities and services

● Monitor academic year and summer component (including Bridge Program) grades and progress

● Identify and address any student need

● Provide academic support by meeting with participants, educators, and parents

● Follow-up and document progress of all UB participants (past and present)

● Publicize the UB Project at the institution, target schools, and in the community

● Assist with recruiting, identifying, interviewing, and selecting UB participants

● Coordinate the academic assessment of participants and monitor the Education Action Plans, progress

reports and participant performance

● Prepare or assist in preparation of program newsletter, calendar, and community publications

● Attend staff meetings as scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required; background/experience working w/similar to target population.  Applicant must have skills related to collection, maintenance and analysis of information; ability to interact with low income/first generation college students; ability to interact with the community and college personnel.  Prefer one to three years’ professional experience and bi-lingual.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Open until filled

SALARY:
$ 35,000 includes a full benefit package (employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance, retirement, and paid sick/vacation leave)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, please submit an online CASC application (available at:  https://carlalbert.edu/discover-us/job-openings/), letter of application (demonstrating success in overcoming barriers similar to thoseconfronting the population of target area or experience working with this population), resume, three letters of recommendation and copies of transcripts to:

employment@carlalbert.edu    or Fax:  918-647-1359

CASC is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.  All interested, qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  POSTED:  1/23/2025

This position is grant-funded and as such the continuation of the position is totally dependent on grant funding