Advisor, Upward Bound
- Employer
- Austin Community College
- Location
- Austin, TX
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- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Advisor, Upward Bound
Closing Date: 10/16/2020
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Position InformationLocationHighland Business Center
Note: This position will be remain remote during the fall and spring semester.HoursThis is currently a remote position during COVID-19 but will become face to face. Monday-Friday 8:00 am -1:00 pm and 5:30 pm-8:30 pm and one Saturday per month. Must be willing to work a six-week summer session 8:00 am -5:00 pm. SalarySpecialist 6/118 ($33,316.00 - $47,593.00)FLSA StatusExemptReports ToDirector, Upward Bound Program Criminal Background CheckPre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC's College Police department.College ProfileAustin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 41,000 credit students each fall and spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriately applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A GRANT POSITION WITH FUNDING THROUGH 8/31/2022.Description of Duties and TasksEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assures that all guidelines regarding the Upward Bound Program student eligibility are met.
Coordination of outreach activities, summer programs, and academic support services provided year-round.
Development of workshops, events, etc. for program participants.
Conducts program assessments and evaluations.
Provides academic support to services to Upward Bound students as it relates to high school and post-secondary success, including ACT/SAT test application and preparation, career planning, college selection, financial aid and application, scholarship applications, and college admission applications.KnowledgeMust possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of the complexities faced by low-income, first-generation, and disabled students and adults. Knowledge of financial aid terminology; Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing requirements; types of federal student loans, and loan rehabilitation. Knowledge of college access and educational advising issues for underrepresented populations in higher education (i.e., admissions, securing scholarships, major and course selection, and experience working with individuals to promote financial and economic literacy). Knowledge of and ability to develop Individualized Education Program (IEP), evaluate transcripts, and interpret exam scores. Knowledge of and ability to advise for high school and college coursework. Extensive knowledge in recruitment in virtual environment.SkillsMust possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Maintaining an established work schedule, to include some evenings and weekends. Maintaining confidentiality of student and other work related information. Ability to recruit students, and to review, analyze, and evaluate program applications. Ability to effectively manage a caseload of students. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Collaborative and effective team member and team builder. Ability to establish rapport with high school students from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds. Ability to establish rapport with school, college, and community stakeholders. Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication, organization, and facilitation skills. Have a strong recruitment background.Technology Skills Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software. Use a variety of social media and webpage platforms. Use and understanding of the Blumen Database.Required Work Experience
ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law. DisclaimerThe above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under the Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Organization
The Austin Community College District is the primary gateway to higher education and training for residents in eight Central Texas counties. ACC is among the fastest-growing community colleges in the country, providing access to valuable programs and services that change lives and benefit communities.
Mission and Vision
The Austin Community College District values and respects each individual student. We promote student success and improve communities by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training in the eight-county service area. Community colleges have a diverse, four-part mission:
- General education and academic transfer
- Workforce education
- Foundation programs to get students college-ready
- Lifelong learning (Continuing Education)
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