Student Success Advisor, Upward Bound

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Davidson-Davie Community College is an award-winning institution that is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure student learning and success. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. Our goal is to identify individuals who will assist in our mission, so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at Davidson-Davie Community College. Our benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of our students, faculty and staff. The future is here!

What you'll do on a typical day

Description:
The Student Success Advisor provides academic, personal, financial, and career counseling to low-income, first generation and/or academically disadvantaged high school students that supports completion of a secondary school diploma, as well as enrolling and completing a postsecondary credential. This is a full-time, 12-month position funded by a five-year Department of Education grant. The majority of the time will be spent working independently on-site at Central Davidson, West Davidson, and East Davidson High School. The position reports to the Director, Upward Bound, and has the following responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborates with Director, Davidson County Schools administrators, teachers, and counselors to identify program participants and execute a comprehensive program to improve high school persistence, graduation, and postsecondary enrollment to completion
• Coordinates and conducts recruitment strategies, accepts referrals, and helps select Upward Bound participants
• Makes presentations to school personnel, students, and parents outlining program benefits
• Utilizes a student-centered approach and advises participants for academic success, grade promotion, and college readiness
• Manages a caseload of approximately 60 students and completes individual needs assessments to develop customized, individual College, Career, and Academic Plans (CCAPs); reviews and interprets report cards, transcripts, test scores, college entrance exams, etc.
• Meets one-on-one with students and families to discuss academic and non-academic obstacles, as they relate to student progress, involvement, and program satisfaction
• Coordinates and makes referrals to tutorial services and develops study skills workshops with input from teachers and other school staff
• Monitors attendance and disciplinary records for continued program eligibility and resource intervention
• Advises, promotes, and mentors participants; assists with development of positive self-concept and helping students envision a future beyond high school
• Develops student assessments and completes program evaluations
• Partners with college departments and community constituents for effective program delivery, workshops, etc.
• Coordinates and leads student-centered college and university exploratory field trips, enrichment activities, and cultural events
• Assists students and families complete all necessary steps for college readiness and enrollment ( ACT/SAT, financial aid, college application, etc.)
• Participates in school staff and team meetings to review timelines, discuss objectives, refine implementation plans, and problem-solve
• Receives confidential application materials and maintains participant files, tracks services, and submits weekly contact forms and other reports as required by the grant
• Participates in professional development activities appropriate to the functions of the position, including state TRIO Talent Search meetings/conferences, Department of Education sponsored training, and school district trainings
• Maintains high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds
• Performs other duties as assigned that achieve the mission and initiatives of the college
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the College and attends College events and meetings
• All applicants must be able to complete and pass all background and drug screenings

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Your attributes

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling or a related field
• Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and/or at risk students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, administration, counseling or a related field
• Experience working with federal Department of Education programs or TRIO Programs
• Work experience in a college setting
• Experience with Blumen database systems
• Personally overcome obstacles similar to those experienced by Upward Bound program participants
• Fluency in Spanish
• Demonstrated ability to plan/conduct workshops, field trips, and educational activities
• Knowledge of college and university admissions and enrollment procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state financial aid procedures

Work environment

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment; ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus and College locations; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.

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