Educational Advisor - Upward Bound (Interim)

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01300

Division

Community Well-Being

Department

TRIO Programs

Opening Date

01/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Pay Grade

350

Summary

The primary purpose of Educational Advisor is to provide supportive services to achieve the performance objectives of the Upward Bound program. The Educational Advisor recruits and retains new and continuing middle and high school students to increase secondary school achievement, assists students with supportive services necessary to help their promotion to next grade level, graduation from high school and then be prepared to matriculate to a postsecondary institution. In addition, the Educational Advisor also assists persons who have not completed a program at the secondary school level and have the desire to do so, to reenter those programs and then matriculate to a postsecondary institution of their choice. The Educational Advisor also help plan activities including college tours, cultural enrichment opportunities and summer programming to ensure that UB participants are exposed to college and career/cultural events to broaden their perspective on opportunities outside of their normal activities. Program assessment is also important to effective outreach and performance of the UB program and Educational Advisors also participate in this activity as well as writing semi-annual and annual reports.

Essential Functions

Outreach

• Assist with recruitment and retention of new and current Upward Bound participants in grades 9th through 12th. Process new participant applications to determine eligibility. Complete proper documentation to retain continuing students from year to year.
• Plan activities to educate target school personnel, parents and students about the UB Program
• Collaborate with target school personnel on a monthly basis concerning student progress and activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community based organizations.

Programming/Services Delivery

• Assist UB participants with the completion of a Personalized Education Plan each academic year.
• Conduct one- on -one and/or group advising sessions including academic, personal, career, financial aid for program participants.
• Provide information on and assistance with college admission. Connect participants needing academic assistance with tutoring within their schools or community.
• Provide students and parents with information on and assistance with financial aid including completion of the FAFSA and Scholarship opportunities.
• Help students and parents understand the Financial Aid process including interpretation of award letters, information and assistance with scholarship searches, scholarship essays.
• Provide information on and preparatory assistance with ACT/SAT test and online registration. Organize & present enrichment workshops, college tours & events for middle & high school students.
• Coordinate program field trips and special events during the Academic Year and Summer Program Component (such as academic enrichment seminars and workshops, campus visits, cultural events and career activities).
• Assist with event and program assessment and evaluation.

Administration

• Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the summer residential program
• Assist with collection of data and reporting writing for the UB Program
• Maintain and update information in Blumen database system and participant files.
• Attend in-service and other professional development opportunities as approved by the Program Manager.

• Assist in maintaining student records
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.

The following Experience is required:

• 1 year working with students with broad backgrounds and experiences
• 1 year working with students from a low socioeconomic background
• 1 year working with students who are potentially first-generation college students
  • 2 years of experience as a GA or student employee is equal to 1 year of professional experience

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer skills such as word processing, database management and desktop publishing

• Experience assisting middle and high school students, specifically motivating a low-income, first-generation or at-risk population

• Knowledge of high school graduation and postsecondary admission requirements (Ohio)

• Ability to function in a team environment

• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Grant Funding
This is a grant-funded position. Duration of employment is contingent on continued availability of funding.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by January 22, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application .
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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