Program Advisor At Reading High School - Trio Upward Bound Programs

Penn State University

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Direct college preparation services to 9th-12th graders
Experience with low-income first-generation students
Organizing social educational service-learning programs
The Program Advisor will support approximately 100 students at Reading High School through the federally funded Upward Bound Programs

Job Summary

  • The Program Advisor will support approximately 100 students at Reading High School through the federally funded Upward Bound Programs.
  • Responsibilities include recruiting students, advising on course selection and financial aid, and developing compliance-based summer residential programming.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees.

Matching Summary

The Program Advisor will support approximately 100 students at Reading High School through the federally funded Upward Bound Programs.

Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct college preparation services to 9th-12th graders
  • Experience with low-income first-generation students
  • Organizing social educational service-learning programs
  • Developing academic year and summer residential programming

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of federally funded TRIO programs
  • Familiarity with second language bilingual learners
  • Background in STEM fields or counselor education

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Valid driver's license and motor vehicle records check
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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