Program Advisor - Trio Upward Bound Programs

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Student recruitment and programming
Academic advising and support
Develop and maintain relationships with school districts
** Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a Program Advisor for its TRIO Upward Bound Programs, aimed at supporting high school students from low-income backgrounds in their preparation for postsecondary education. The role involves program development, student recruitment, advising, and collaboration with school district personnel. **

Job Summary

  • The Upward Bound Program Advisor assists in organizing, developing, and implementing social, educational, and service-learning programs/activities for Upward Bound Programs’ participants.
  • The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working effectively with high school students in a team environment, will serve as the Penn State on-site program liaison/contact with school district personnel.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in providing direct college preparation services to 9th through 12th grade students and in working with low-income, first-generation high school students from diverse backgrounds are essential.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a Program Advisor for its TRIO Upward Bound Programs, aimed at supporting high school students from low-income backgrounds in their preparation for postsecondary education. The role involves program development, student recruitment, advising, and collaboration with school district personnel. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Student recruitment and programming
  • Academic advising and support
  • Develop and maintain relationships with school districts
  • Federal grant guidelines compliance
  • Work effectively with high school students

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with TRIO programs
  • Interpersonal verbal and written communications
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the US

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