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Pennsylvania State University UBP - Counselor for TRIO Upward Bound Migrant & Math and Science Programs in Leesport, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
TRIO Upward Bound Programs (http://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html) is seeking a Counselor for TRIO Upward Bound Migrant & Math and Science Programs for program operations at Reading High School. At Penn State, Upward Bound Migrant (UBM) and Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) is located within The Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity, which serves as a catalyst and advocate for Penn State's diversity and inclusion initiatives.
UBM & UBMS are federally funded programs that help high-school students gain academic skills and motivation to continue their education beyond high school. The project provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound Programs serve high school students from low-income families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound Programs is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
The UBM & UBMS counselor, along with another UBP staff member at Reading High School, 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, and will be responsible for:
Student recruitment and programming for grant-determined school district population, parent/student events, and community stakeholders.
Advising, tutoring, or referring program participants on various student services including high school course selection, college readiness, financial aid, health and wellness, career services, academic advising, student leadership, and diversity and inclusion.
Development and implementation of academic year and summer residential programming in compliance with federal guidelines as outlined in the grant develop and maintain effective working relationships with school districts, community partners, and campus and University-wide offices.
Understanding and articulating unit policies and federal grant guidelines in oral and written communication.
This individual will be responsible for providing in-person services to students with a focus on meeting the following core objectives of the project:
Assisting non-senior students to complete rigorous coursework and pass to the next grade level each year.
Assisting senior students to graduate from high school on time.
Assisting senior students to matriculate to postsecondary education for the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Assisting with tracking the postsecondary progress of students served for six years after high school graduation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in the following knowledge areas:
Collaborating with school district personnel to assist participants with scheduling high school courses and providing academic counseling and support services necessary to ensure completion of a rigorous curriculum.
Reviewing and monitoring participants’ academic progress to guide implementation of grade-level appropriate activities, focused on postsecondary goals integrated with a salient career focus.
Assisting participants with applying to postsecondary education and navigating the enrollment process.
Providing information about financial aid and assisting participants with applying for aid and interpreting financial aid packages.
Coordinating and chaperoning postsecondary campus tours and career focused field trips.
Developing and maintaining a network of professional relationships with postsecondary institutions and community agencies.
Demonstrated 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.
Familiarity with migrant students and second language learners is preferred.
Bilingual candidates (English & Spanish) are preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with federally funded TRIO programs is preferred.
Competencies critical to success include:
Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communications.
Effective analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Education and Experience:
This position will be filled at the Intermediate level and minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Information:
Schedule or Travel Requirements
Must work one Saturday per month from September through May.
Significant summer obligations in June and July including living in a University Park residence hall during the annual UBP summer academy.
Overnight travel may be required to attend UBP meetings, trainings, and conferences.
Weekend and evening work are occasionally required.
Most work needs to be in-person, but there may be some remote work associated with the position as well.
Background Checks:
This position requires operation of a motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license and the successful completion of a motor vehicle records check, in addition to standard background checks.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Since TRIO programs are funded annually by the federal Department of Education, this is a limited-term appointment funded through August 31, 2024, with an excellent possibility of being refunded each year.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 - $61,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/comp-modernization) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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