Summary: The TRIO Upward Bound (UB) program, a title IV (TRIO) program, is funded through the U.S. Department of Education. Advisors will organize and manage the academic year component of the project and assist the Director in providing direction for the program organization, managing curriculum and instructional components of the summer services. The Advisors will take lead on the logistics and implementing the summer academy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop, execute, and evaluate tutoring and target school relationships. Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting student participants Provide project information to target schools Assist in assessing and prescribing a plan of project services for each participant Establish and maintain a tutoring and high school relations record system Work to recruit students, conduct participant follow-up, and meet with school staff Maintain communication between project participants, parents, and target schools Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement Prepare CSPs for participants in conjunction with the Director Create recruiting publications and web site guidance from the professional staff Input data into the curriculum and instructional record system and generate reports

Please note that all the positions require excellent written and oral communication skills and prefer applicants with experience working with economically and educationally disadvantaged youth.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor s degree in education or related field Minimum of 3 years experience counseling or advising youth Previous experience teaching secondary students Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school personnel, parents, students, and community professionals

Preferred Qualifications: Clear understanding of Colorado postsecondary educational systems and procedures. Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting. Someone with background similar to that of participants. Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Salary: $44,000.00 - 46,750.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 6/9/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a: Cover letter Resume Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment. Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Shelby Burroughs Pryzgoda, sburroughspry@coloradomesa.edu