Posting Number
HS407P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/25140

Working Title
Upward Bound Advisor

Department
Residential Pre-College Programs

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land-grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 26,700 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country s finest college towns, and the surrounding Northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation s best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, as well as 12 official holidays and a choice of retirement programs.

About the College/Department
Upward Bound is a grant-funded TRIO program of the U.S. Department of Education and is hosted by Student Affairs at the University of Arkansas.
Upward Bound partners with eight Northwest Arkansas school districts to serve high school students (9th-12th grades) from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
The program provides instruction and services to promote academic success, including Saturday Academies during the academic year, tutoring, mentoring, college and career planning assistance, cultural enrichment and volunteer opportunities, a six-week long residential Summer Academy, and a summer residential bridge program in which graduating high school seniors earn college credit before beginning postsecondary education.
The University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Department Home Page
ub.uark.edu

Job Type
Hourly/Student

Summary of Job Duties
The Upward Bound Advisor will: guide student participants in personal, academic and career planning; conduct workshops to promote college readiness; maintain ongoing communication with student participants and parents/guardians; create and maintain professional relationships with public school officials and campus/community partners; assist in the development and implementation of summer programming; document student participation and program activities; monitor student participant academic progress toward high school completion and college entry; disseminate financial aid and scholarship information; assist student participants in completing college and financial aid applications; coordinate referrals for tutoring services; and assist with new student participant recruitment.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution
• At least one year of professional, full-time experience (or equivalent part-time experience over multiple years) working with high school or college students in academic mentoring, counseling, or instruction; development and leadership of student activities; and/or guidance in personal development

Does this job require any license(s)/certification(s)?
No

If yes, please specify

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years professional experience working with high school or college students in a Federal TRIO Program or similar high school to college transition program
• Demonstrated success in overcoming the disadvantages or circumstances of the target population to be served by the Upward Bound program (potential first-generation college students from a low-income background)
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Marshallese (ability to do verbal and written interpretation)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of personal, academic, and career counseling strategies and practices
• Knowledge of academic requirements related to high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment, and postsecondary completion
• Proficient skill developing, organizing, and delivering information and activities related to college readiness to students in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings
• Proficient skill communicating effectively with high school students, high school professional personnel, and campus and community partners
• Proficient skill using Microsoft Office Suite software
• Proficient skill recording, organizing, and evaluating student- and program-related information
• Ability to learn, evaluate, and synthesize detailed information related to academic counseling and advising best practices
• Ability to learn, evaluate, and synthesize detailed information related to secondary and postsecondary education completion
• Ability to serve as a positive role model for program participants
• Ability to maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm while working with program participants
• Ability to professionally and effectively lead and supervise student participants in a variety of structured and unstructured program settings, including public school and on-campus classroom settings, travel-related settings, and summer residential settings
• Ability to develop and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Physical activities associated with this position
The following physical activities are associated with this position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. If no physical activities are listed, please contact the hiring department if you have questions about physical activities that may be associated with this position. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Work Schedule
average 20 hours per week with varying schedule; maximum 1,250 hours per year

Overtime Eligible
No

Is this position weather/event essential? If yes, the employee in this position will report to work at the scheduled time when the University is closed due to inclement conditions.
No

Work Location/Building
Uptown West Room 130

Benefits Eligible
No

Appointment Percent
0

Salary/Hourly Range
$20.00

Does this Position require a Motor Vehicle Reports Check?
No

Does this position require a background check?
Yes

If yes, please specify

• Criminal background check
• Sex offender registry check

Does this position require a substance abuse test?
No

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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