Upward Bound Project Advisor (Full-Time) - Tarrant County, TX

The Upward Bound Project Advisor supports the academic and post-secondary success of eligible high school students as part of a federally funded TRIO program. This position is responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible participants and providing ongoing academic advising, tutoring coordination, college readiness support, and case management. The Project Advisor helps students complete high school and transition to post-secondary education by offering individual and group advising, workshops, and hands-on assistance with college admissions and financial aid processes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participation:

• Accountable for recruiting and enrolling a minimum of 46 eligible youth into the program each year
• Serve program youth in grades 9th through 12th.
• Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives set by the US Department of Education and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County

Academic Success Programming:

• Provide support to program members about their progress toward secondary education completion, with assistance and advice on course selection, study, and test-taking skills, writing skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Provide and enroll program members in academic tutoring

Precollege Programming:

• Assist high school seniors with the post-secondary educational enrollment process, including, but not limited to, college applications, financial aid applications, and other enrollment tasks for institutions post-acceptance
• Assist underclassmen with their understanding of post-secondary education pathways, career matching, and persisting to the next grade level
• Organize and conduct individual and group advising sessions, workshops, and meetings every week with program participants on college-readiness topics
• Maintain and develop knowledge of admissions and financial aid processes through various professional development and training platforms, online and in-person
• Coordinate and carry out daytime and overnight field trips for program members to engage in college exploration, career exploration, cultural activities, and STEM discovery

Case Management:

• Monitor student participation and ensure program goals and objectives are being met using formative and summative evaluations and processes
• Manage and maintain comprehensive and accurate records and documentation regarding participant contacts and progress, student files, program activities, follow-up processes, and meet deadlines
• Compile and analyze data to assess caseload progress using own caseload management system and program database

Facility and Child Safety:

• Accountable for adherence to all organizational health and safety policies and implementation of all safety practices and procedures at assigned work location(s)
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect members, staff, equipment, materials, and facilities. Abide by facility maintenance protocols and procedures to ensure compliance
• Accountable for reporting incidents and completing documentation within the required timeline
• Maintain discipline, de-escalate conflict between members and/or others
• Obtain and renew CPR and First Aid certification by the deadline

Administrative Compliance:

• Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time.
• Collect and manage required data and internal and external reporting. Ensure the accuracy of data and reporting. Ensure the effective completion of all assessment and measurement activities of programs
• Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
• Accountable for accurate and timely paperwork, reports, and data entry
• Accountable for utilizing all BGCGTC communication tools regularly and effectively

Relationships:

• Be a positive role model
• Maintain emotional control and make good decisions under pressure
• Represent the Boys & Girls Club in a positive manner
• Coordinate and work directly with target schools, community agencies, organizations, and postsecondary institutions to provide services to program youth
• Develop and maintain a working and trusting relationship with program members and families

Attendance:

• Regular attendance is required; arrive on time, work the required hours/shift, and leave at the scheduled time
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and parent/student meetings on time
• Update the calendar regularly to reflect work location and hours

NONESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Complete all other duties as assigned

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required in education, counseling, social work, higher administration, or an appropriate field related to project objectives
• Minimum of one (1) year of appropriate and relevant professional experience working for a TRIO federal program or a similar related program/project

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work regular program hours, which are normally 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, but could change based on school needs and/or organization needs. Periodic nights and weekends.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with youth and internal/external stakeholders, including school personnel and administrators
• Ability to be patient with youth and adults
• Ability to identify needs and find solutions
• Ability to motivate others into action
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Proficient documentation skills
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow directions both verbally and in writing
• Strong working knowledge of secondary core course curriculum
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Ability to provide knowledge of college preparatory activities
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification
• Must be able to pass background screening and drug screening at any time.
• Position requires driving a personal vehicle and a company vehicle. Candidates must have reliable transportation, liability insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and a valid driver’s license for the operation of a motor vehicle relevant to carrying out duties and to be covered under the company insurance. The requirement is for an employee to be a minimum of age 21.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual
• Case management experience
• TRiO experience
• Work experience with or program knowledge of the Boys & Girls Club Movement (national and/or local Club) is an advantage

Pay & Benefits:

Hourly Pay: $18.78 per hour (nonexempt; full-time)

Benefits: Eligible for health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(K) plan and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; and short and long-term disability. Paid Time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County is an equal opportunity employer. It maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination against any qualified employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability and medical condition to the extent protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to all employment practices, including hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.