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Job description
Position Overview
Position Summary:
The Academic Specialist provides professional academic advising, student development, and program coordination services to support academic success, college readiness, and personal development of Upward Bound participants. This position exercises independent judgment in evaluating student academic needs, developing individualized success plans, coordinating academic support services, monitoring student progress, and implementing educational and enrichment activities. The Academic Specialist collaborates in coordinating participant recruitment and selection, tutoring services, workshops, family engagement, college access activities, and program data collection and reporting. The position works collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, program staff, and community partners and serves as a resource regarding academic preparation, college access, career exploration, and student success.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide academic advising, financial literacy education, career exploration guidance, and college readiness support
Review and evaluate student academic records, including grades, transcripts, standardized test scores, and course enrollment, to develop individualized success plans aligned with participants' academic, career, and personal goals.
Assess participants' academic needs and monitor progress toward program objectives
Coordinate academic tutoring services, including scheduling, tutor assignments, program expectations, and monitoring the effectiveness of tutoring support
Train, assign, supervise, and evaluate academic tutors and provide ongoing guidance regarding tutoring expectations and program requirements
Organize and facilitate study sessions, workshops, and academic enrichment activities
Develop, organize, and facilitate group learning experiences focused on financial literacy, personal development, leadership, college access, career exploration, and other student success areas
Coordinate with the department in the identification and recruitment of eligible Upward Bound participants
Develop and implement parent and family engagement activities.
Maintain regular communication with students, parents, guardians, and school personnel
Collaborate with the Director and Coordinator in the planning and execution of college tours, educational enrichment activities, and special events
Regular and predictable attendance required
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, advising, or a related field.
Two (2) years of experience working with youth, families, or educational support programs
Experience providing academic advising, educational support, or student development services to individuals with diverse educational needs
Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in varying weather and road conditions
Preferred Qualifications Experience working with TRIO programs or prior participation in a TRIO or similar college access program
Experience with website maintenance, social media platforms, and electronic communications
Knowledge of financial aid processes, college admissions procedures, student recruitment practices, community outreach, and assessment tools
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Ability to analyze problems, evaluate available options, and implement appropriate solutions
Knowledge of TRIO programs and services
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related software
Basic website management and content development skills
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities
Ability to exercise independent judgment in assessing student needs, developing individualized support strategies, and resolving student and program-related issues
Ability to analyze student academic data and develop appropriate interventions
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
Flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
Working Conditions
Physical Demand and Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office and educational setting
Position requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Occasionally requires up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects at events or other limited occasions.
Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment is required
Regular travel to schools, educational events, conferences, and program activities is required
Occasional evening and weekend work is necessary to support program operations and student activities
Essential Functions: (As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands, and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.)
Additional Information
Application Review Date:
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:
Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
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