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Job description
UB College Advisor
The college advisor serves as academic advisor to high school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program, with responsibility for advising them; regarding academic choices, monitoring student performance, and progress towards successful completion of high school. The college advisor will provide college and career advising to Upward Bound students including A-G class programming, SAT/ACT registration, developing Individual Learning Plans, and chaperoning college tours. Prepares quarterly reports on each student, describing counseling activities for the reporting period and providing specific details regarding student progress such as course schedule, grades, and related matters. Participates in recruitment of new students by reviewing records, interviewing students, and recommends final selections. The college advisor represents the University of San Francisco Upward Bound Project and develops effective working relationships with staff, parents, and key stakeholders within Tennyson High School. Collaborates with school staff and community organizations to identify barriers to learning and provide solutions and support systems that will enable Upward Bound students' success.
Provide individual and group college and career advising, workshops, and presentations
Supervise the college admission process and coordinate college visits
Serve as College/Career Advisor for the six-week Summer Component
Outreach and recruitment of students
Individual Learning Plans (ILP) and Transcript evaluations
Assist with exam registration
Track report cards and academic progress
Attend staff meetings
Attend college and career collaborative meetings at Tennyson High School
Outreach to community organizations to plan cultural and educational activities
Plans and organizes periodic group meetings for all program students.
Maintains close liaison with students, their families and Tennyson High School staff
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Support students in college and career centers at Tennyson High School
Track, attend, and connect students to tutoring services
Advice & assistance in secondary course selection, and if applicable, initial postsecondary course selection
Participate and support College/Career events at Tennyson High School
Attend Parent Nights, Back-to-School Night, Cash for College, and other College/Career events in the evenings at Tennyson High School
Drive students to/from workshops, field trips, and college tours
Must be present at tutoring sessions
Other duties as required
Bachelor's degree preferred in Education, English, Psychology, Social Science, or Math
At least 3 years of experience in student services professional work with low-income, first generation students; experience with state and federal programs;
At least one year of working with a college-access program or college/career exploration
Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, first generation college-bound youth (bilingual a plus)
Ability to express effectively both written and oral communications. Ability to effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situation
Working knowledge of personnel and instructional computing applications required
Extensive experience working with teenagers in multi-racial environment, in guidance counseling, community work or social agency
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours
Some administrative and supervisory experience
Valid CA Driver's License and clean driving record
Full time
Salary: $70,304.00 annualized
Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
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