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/about-casc/job-openings/), resume, copy of transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a letter of application (demonstrating success in overcoming barriers similar to thoseconfronting the population of target area or experience working with this population) 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:  9/30/2025

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