Compensation Type: Salaried Compensation: The Columbus State Upward Bound program serves 70 high school students from Columbus City Schools. Upward Bound works with first-generation and income-eligible high school students to help them graduate and develop the skills necessary for college enrollment and completion. The Upward Bound PT Advisor will collaborate with colleagues to provide various opportunities for participants to build academic proficiency and social/cultural competency. The PT Advisor will assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating program activities and events and recruiting and retaining program participants.

• Oversees the after-school Upward Bound tutoring program.
• Provides academic advising for a caseload of participants throughout the academic year.
• Assists in developing, designing, and leading program components that result in positive academic outcomes for Upward Bound participants.
• Provides engaging, ongoing opportunities for Upward Bound participants to experience success through academic activities. Develops and maintains a safe, supportive learning environment to achieve positive results.
• Builds strong, positive relationships with Upward Bound participants.
• Facilitates Saturday and Senior Session workshops.
• Provides time and group management while offering homework and tutoring assistance.
• Creates and maintains discussions for program and participant improvement.
• Provides mentoring and transitional support to graduating seniors and first-year college students participating in the BRIDGE program.
• Identifies and recruits new participants in accordance with USDOE requirements.

• Reports to the site on time and prepared, as directed.
• Assists with the needs of the Upward Bound Summer Enrichment Institute for 9th through 11th grade students.
• Models professional behavior with participants, parents, and staff.
• Handles disruptive behavior with respect; following guidelines, processes, and procedures; and reports any issues to the Upward Bound Manager and/or TRIO Director.

• Assists with snack and bus pass distribution, chaperoning during off-campus activities, and participant sign-out and clean-up of bus and classroom environments.
• Assists with the off-campus and weekend activities and other events, as needed.

• Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

• Bachelor's Degree with one (1) relevant work experience
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

• Work with high school kids, k-12 education, first-generation college students, or income-eligible students

• An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.

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