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Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Employer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC

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Administrative Jobs
Student Affairs, Academic Advising
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Department:

Carolina Higher Ed Opp Pgms-525200

Career Area :

Student Services

Posting Open Date:

10/06/2022

Application Deadline:

12/30/2022

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Upward Bound Academic Advisor

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

01002504

Vacancy ID:

NF0006332

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$40,000 - $48,000

Proposed Start Date:

11/07/2022

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Created in 2012, the Carolina Higher Education Opportunity Programs (CHEOP) office Comprises the NC Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP) and TRiO Programs (Upward Bound Program and the McNair Scholars Program).
Through both NC-HCAP and TRiO Programs, CHEOP Promotes and Maintains Programs, Activities, and Services that Facilitate Access to College, Graduate and Ph.D. Programs, as well as Health Professional Schools for Individuals from Historically Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups, First Generation Status, Rural and/or Low- Income Backgrounds. The Programs under CHEOP Enhance Participants’ Academic Performance, Retention, and Personal and Professional Development to Promote Graduation in Secondary and Post-Secondary Education.

Position Summary:

The UNC Chapel Hill Upward Bound (UB) Program serves a total of 102 high school students across Chatham, Durham, and Lee Counties. It is a year-round Program, consequently students are supported over the course of the academic year (August – June), and during the six-week Summer Program (June – July).

The mission of the UB Program is to help high school students gain admission into higher education – specifically into colleges and universities. The UB Scholar demographic includes; first generation, low income and/or underrepresented minority students. Over 70% of UNC Chapel Hill UB Scholars are first generation and underrepresented minority (primarily comprised of African American and Latinx students).

UB Scholars are driven and ambitious students who aspire to gain admission into college, but do not have the resources/tools to do it on their own. The Program takes a holistic approach to serving students by collaborating with the student, their high school teachers/counselors, and parents/guardians.

The UB Academic Advisor is responsible for the oversight of academic performance, curricular exposure and college admissions preparation. The selected candidate will provide advising in one-on-one meetings, and in small group sessions. They will be responsible for regularly communicating with students, their school teachers, counselors, and parents/guardians. In addition, the selected candidate will expose UB Scholars to test preparation resources, such as SAT/ACT, provide information concerning FASFA, help students to research colleges and universities to determine best fit, affordability, and campus support services.

The UB Academic Advisor will provide the aforesaid services to students during After School Sessions (held weekly), and Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA) Sessions (held two Saturday’s monthly). The SEA sessions are facilitated on campus, and transportation is provided free-of-charge to UB Scholars. In summary, the UB Academic Advisor is responsible for all curricular components of the Program. Additionally, the selected candidate responsibilities comprise planning and implementation that include, but are not limited to, the Upward Bound six-week Summer Residential Program, Orientation, Decision Day, and the UB Community Fair.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or instructional activities related to tutoring, supplemental instruction, or direction of programs that enhance educational experiences of enrolled or prospective students, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience should include a minimum of 1-3 years of high school counseling social work, pre-college college access, community organization leadership, grant management, financial aid, and or public relations. Strong communication and effective presentation skills with middle and high school students, adult learners, and college access professionals are essential.

A valid North Carolina driver’s license..

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience with TRiO or other similar equity programs and building community partnerships, promoting education and networking skills is a plus. Evidence reflecting successful work with teachers, administrators, community persons, and or counselors. Preference will be given to candidates that are bilingual (i.e. Spanish speaking).

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

The ability to lift or move up to 20 pounds with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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