Upward Bound (UB) and Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) Counselor works directly with students in assessing their academic skills and designing individualized academic plans to prepare the students for academic success in college.  The counselor also serves as a part of the UB/UBMS professional team and helps plan and delivers leadership, career, college preparatory and cultural enrichment events and activities that help to prepare UB/UBMS participants to succeed in college.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Develop individualized education plans and referral support services for all participants.  Counsels students on program requirements, academic goals while evaluating student’s academic history including transcript evaluation

•  Counsels and assists students in accessing needed counseling services, support networks, and/or community health services

•  Assists students with degree and course selection. Helps determine educational pathway to meet high school graduation date and college acceptance

•  Provide support for students experiencing family, personal, or economic crises, which may affect academic performance and attendance

• Creates a seamless process for the student to attend the college or university of their choice.  Provides student with all necessary information and skills to apply for college acceptance, scholarships and financial aid and all other necessary information and resources to ensure academic success

•  Maintain contact with all area high schools and colleges and universities. Build positive working relationships and partnerships with individuals of these institutions

•  Meet all federal, state and NACEE policies and procedures to ensure proper reporting on the Annual Performance Report in a timely manner

• Assist and maintains accurate and active student records and documentation in Blumen database.  Maintains statistical information for reporting purposes.

Qualification:

• Education Degree: Bachelors Degree (Master Preferred)

• Field of Study: Counseling, Education or Related Field

• Must interact with students, peers, management, visitors, clients and vendors in a service-oriented, professional and helpful manner at all times. Must be able to interact in a team environment and must be able to role model the TRIO Upward Bound and NACEE culture

• At least two years experience providing counseling services to disadvantaged, racially and culturally diverse students. Knowledge of secondary and/or post secondary educational systems. Proven experience in coordinating and facilitating projects and activities. Experience in managing student records, assessing student needs and advising and developing student goals

• Good oral and written communication skills. Proven experience in but not limited to the delivery of one-on-one and group setting presentations and/or discussions, to create professional memos, reports and letters, author articles for bi-annual newsletters and assist students with their oral and written concerns

• Good organizational and time management skills

• Proficient in various computer application to include Microsoft Office

• Ability to travel in and out of state for staff meetings and trainings, and with students on college campus tours, spring and summer leadership component, cultural and social learning experiences as outlined in the Upward Bound grant. Possession of , or ability to obtain a current Alabama State Driver’s License

• Ensure confidentiality in accordance with Family Educational Right and Privacy Act (FERPA). Knowledge of the policies and procedures of FERPA and the ability to adhere to all aspects of FERPA within the secondary and postsecondary settings of Upward Bound

• Proven experience in workshop and course development. Ability to create, coordinate and facilitate innovative and creative program activities, events and workshops for program participants and their parents

Salary and Benefits:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. NACEE offers an excellent benefits package, including annual and sick leave, paid holidays, life and health insurance, and retirement plan.