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2025 Upward Bound High School Advisor Position- Red Mesa

Utah State University
$19.75 Per Hour
United States, Utah, Blanding
576 West 200 South (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2025


2025 Upward Bound High School Advisor Position- Red Mesa

Requisition ID: 2025-8716
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Blanding
Category: Student Programs & Services
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: USU Blanding
Department: Statewide Campuses-USU Blanding
Advertised Salary: $19.75 Per Hour

Overview
Upward Bound serves first generation, low-income, high school students to help them develop the skills needed to become successful college students. Advisor will assist in selecting participants in the development of educational goals, directing them to resources in making career and academic major choices, financial aid, college admission etc. Provide opportunities to develop social skills, college, and cultural experiences; monitor academic and tutoring requirements. This position will be required to be at Red Mesa High School, Arizona on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities
  • Identify eligible participants, orient new participants, and monitor weekly check-in with participants to determine monthly stipend eligibility.
  • Develop files on each participant for use in educational and career planning.
  • Provide information for admission to postsecondary institutions, financial aid, and scholarships, etc., and provide weekly workshops with participants.
  • Provide students tutoring/mentoring services.
  • Consult with parents via school orientations and/or home visits.
  • Provide students tutoring/mentoring services.
  • Implement services as per Plan of Operation and submit monthly reports.
  • Assist in strategies for orienting faculty, staff, and organizations about Upward Bound.
  • Pursue avenues to integrate successful strategies school wide.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate degree, OR 2-years' experience of a combination of higher education and experience working with potential first-generation students.
  • Experience in educational opportunities, college admission, and financial aid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  • Knowledge of student assessment instruments and learning styles.
  • Demonstrated ability to relate well to participants, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators.
  • Demonstrated commitment and willing to advocate for disadvantaged students in reaching education goals.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$19.75 Per Hour

ADA
This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024

https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8716/2025-upward-bound-high-school-advisor-position--red-mesa/job?in_iframe=1

Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov


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