Program Advisor At Reading High School - Trio Upward Bound Programs

Penn State

Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Organizing social, educational, and service-learning programs
Student recruitment and programming
Parent/student events and community stakeholders
The Upward Bound Programs (UBP) seek a Program Advisor to work with approximately 100 students at Reading High School, assisting in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs

Job Summary

  • The Upward Bound Programs (UBP) seek a Program Advisor to work with approximately 100 students at Reading High School, assisting in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs.
  • Responsibilities include student recruitment, programming, parent/student events, advising on college readiness, financial aid, and career services, and developing academic year and summer programming in compliance with federal guidelines.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, substantial paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.

Matching Summary

The Upward Bound Programs (UBP) seek a Program Advisor to work with approximately 100 students at Reading High School, assisting in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs.

Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, and 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organizing social, educational, and service-learning programs
  • Student recruitment and programming
  • Parent/student events and community stakeholders
  • Advising, tutoring, and referring program participants
  • Developing academic year and summer programming
  • Maintaining relationships with school districts and partners

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with second language learners
  • Experience with federally funded TRIO programs
  • Knowledge of diversity and inclusion initiatives

Key Requirements

  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the U.S.

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