Job Description

Title: Academic Advisor 1 - Upward Bound

Department Org: Upward Bound - 111790

Employee Classification: U1

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: MC SA

Posted Salary: $42000 to $48000 based on experience

Travel: yes

Weekend/Holiday: yes

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities of the Academic Advisor are recruitment of program participants providing academic and career advising and/or services to program participants; planning developing and implementing strategies to enhance the academic skills of program participants (i.e. conducting standardized testing; coordinating academic year and summer component field math/science STEM and socio-cultural events/activities; monitoring weekly tutoring; classroom instruction and program workshops; liaison between university departments the Toledo community students parents and target schools); aids in designing researching and implementing evaluation materials; acquires compiles and analyzes statistical and research data for reports as assigned; manages and tracks student data; visits target schools hosts conferences with school officials and works directly with university departments the Toledo community and Toledo Public school systems on behalf of program and participants to provide program services). Evening and weekend work is required as well as travel and other duties as assigned by director.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
Bachelors degree in education Math Science or related field; masters preferred (Education Guidance Counseling or Sociology).
Two (2) years experience with programs or projects serving the needs of low-income minority and/or disadvantaged students.
Succeeded in overcoming the circumstances/disadvantages like those of the target population.
Ability to interpret test results.
Clean driving record.

Communication and other skills:
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Well developed presentation organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to understand and work well with students parents teachers and target school personnel.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment educational programs or activities on the basis of race color religion sex age ancestry national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression military or veteran status disability familial status or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application or for testing or interviewing please contact HR Compliance at or between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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