Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Vision insurance
Veterans Upward Bound
Project Advisor
Bartow, Floyd, Paulding, and Polk Counties
Full-time Position
Salary: $46,500
Job Description
Staff member will be responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and advising 125 Veterans required to be served by the Veterans Upward Bound program. The staff member will interview and assess students’ educational and financial needs, develop Individualized Success Plans (ISPs) to assist participants in receiving needed educational assistance; provide guidance to the participants in admissions, financial aid, academic counseling, career options, and college transfer opportunities. The staff member will manage an individual caseload, conduct individual and group counseling sessions, assist with college transfer tours and cultural events, and participate in campus and community Veterans Association activities. Staff members will establish and maintain communication with area military units, Veterans organizations, and other community partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the enrollment, success coaching, and advising of eligible participants.
Maintain accurate and confidential records for 125 participants
Ensure completion of required applications, surveys, and supporting documents
Assist with data entry and accuracy of student database
Obtain student school records, surveys, and college enrollment information
Establish and maintain a positive and professional relationship with all referral agencies
Schedule students in college access workshops to include college preparation, financial literacy, and career awareness workshops
Review student records, identify local community referral resources, and conduct referrals for students
Determine and schedule assessments of student needs; may assist with financial aid coordination
Report student performance and adjustment needs
Identify trends in student needs, wants, and demands and develop processes and operations to improve student retention and enrollment.
Track resource usage and aid adequacy as needed
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, Education, Public Administration, Social Sciences, STEM, or a related field
Knowledge of veteran-specific challenges in postsecondary education, student retention, and learning strategies
Demonstrated ability to provide proactive recruitment and advising to meet the needs of underrepresented students, especially adult learners and/or veterans
Ability to coordinate pre-enrollment services for eligible individuals. Services range from outreach, college and financial aid application assistance, and identifying career pathways.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a good safety record. May be required to transport program participants using Rented vehicles
Experience with program and/or curriculum development
Experience in fields related to required services and project objectives
One (1) year of experience in academic advising or related field
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to use relational database software (i.e MS Access and/or FileMaker Pro)
Ability to establish and attend recruiting events
Familiarity with standardized assessments
Ability to remain in a stationary position
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
Ability to attend recruiting events
Ability to create and record statistical information on participants
Flexible work from home options available.