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Counselor, Upward Bound

Employer
The University of North Georgia
Location
UNG - Blue Ridge Campus

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Student Affairs, Counseling
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title: Counselor, Upward Bound
Location: UNG - Blue Ridge Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 226261
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for an Upward Bound Counselor on the Blue Ridge Campus. The Counselor for the Upward Bound program will assist the Upward Bound Director in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound program. Duties will include coordinating program services, assisting in serving as liaison with high schools, building positive working relationships with community partners, assessing student needs, advising and tutoring, tracking student contacts and entering data, and conducting workshops for students and parents. The work will emphasize the following: supporting low income and first generation college students in completing high school and enrolling in higher education, and assisting parents in supporting their children's academic success. Position contingent upon annual receipt of federal funding.

Responsibilities
  • Recruit Upward Bound participants to provide a rich program for student high school success as preparation for later enrollment in postsecondary education.
  • Communicate Upward Bound goals to community partners, parents and high school students.
  • Facilitate groups for students and parents in college readiness and career awareness.
  • Plan, implement, and chaperone students on workshops and trips. Assist in the organization, coordination, and facilitation of monthly student meetings.
  • Develop, coordinate and deliver workshops for parents and students that prepare students for admission into college, on topics areas, including scholarships and financial aid, college admissions requirements, summer programs, and internships.
  • Document all student/parent contacts and enter data in tracking system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to develop, implement, and facilitate content area and learning strategies workshops and study groups.
  • Understanding of special events development and administration, including management of multiple projects and priorities under deadline pressure.
  • Skill facilitating groups and working with community partners.
  • Skill in planning and developing single or multiple job tasks and to recognize and recommend improved methods of performing work and to physically perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of peers, administrators, faculty, students, and the public.
  • Creative problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions.
  • Activity coordination involving excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent computer skills (e.g. Outlook, Microsoft Office, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; effectively interacts with people in a positive manner.
  • Ability to work amicably and professionally with a diverse population, including parents and students from different socioeconomic circumstances.
  • Ability to teach, listen and collaborate effectively with others; sensitivity to cultural norms.
  • Ability to use common sense approaches to make prudent and sound decisions.
  • Ability to encourage and motivate others.
  • Ability to reason logically.
  • Ability to monitor student progress and enhance student success.
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty and others in providing services to address student needs.
  • Adept at prioritizing and arranging job assignments.
  • Ability to apply information in stressful situations.
  • Ability to deal simultaneously with several problems.
  • Ability to comprehend complex problems and reach reasonable conclusions.
  • Ability to use mental skills to recall, analyze, and organize information and make complex decisions.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends on a monthly basis.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required in education, social science, counseling/guidance, humanities, communications, or related field.
  • One - three years of experience in a secondary/postsecondary school setting serving first-generation and/or economically disadvantaged students; or One – three years experience working in with a college preparation program/community organization.
  • Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • Ability to speak Spanish/Bilingual highly preferred.
Proposed Salary

Minimum starting salary: $44,094

Required Documents to Attach
  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Unofficial Transcripts
Apply Before Date

5/12/2021

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Special Applicant Instructions

Please submit contact information for three professional references.

Organization

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia.  With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities.  The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs.

The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.  

UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.

The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.

At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the  Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).

Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).

The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013.  Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

UNG’s campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.

To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.

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