This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Salary Range: $39,923/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Advisor I advises program participants on academic and other program-related matters to assist students with transitioning into the university and with progressing through the program.
DUTIES
Advises new, transfer, and continuing students on academic matters such as course selection and degree declaration
Advises and encourages pre-college students to prepare for college by participating in the services offered
Provides advisement, resources, information, and guidance to students according to their needs
Coordinates and provides advising sessions, workshops, and events for program participants to encourage completion of secondary education, entering a post-secondary institution, and completion of a post-secondary program of study
Develops and assists with program recruitment activities
Tracks and reports participant progress through program completion and post-secondary completion, maintaining all relevant documentation
Refers participants to resources such as tutoring, counseling, and financial aid as appropriate
Maintains continuous communication with students as necessary, via email, telephone, and in-person consultations
MARGINAL DUTIES
Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports: None
Delegation of Work: N/A
Supervision Given: N/A
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Knowledge of the college preparation, admissions, and transition processes, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Knowledge of the socioeconomic and educational barriers faced by low-income, first-generation youth
Knowledge of program delivery modules
Skills:
Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Abilities:
Ability to provide academic advising
Ability to analyze and interpret data
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
Must have the ability to move items of up to 50lbs
EEO/AA
Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Required Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience
License/Certification: None required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working for or collaborating with a grant-funded program
