EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Temporary, part-time position approximately 7 hours per week; June 5th 2023-July 7th 2023

PRIMARY DUTY: The Academic and Support Advisor provides Upward Bound participants with academic, personal, career, financial and social advisement. This position works closely with other members of the project in a team-oriented environment to meet the needs of the participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Determine individual needs of up to 25 project participants through assessment of their academic, personal, career, financial and social needs
• Sensitivity to and familiarity with the social, economic, and cultural background of low-income, first generation, and disabled students
• Knowledge of developmental issues of high school students and demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to multicultural issues
• Provide individual and group advising services to participants
• Plan and facilitate workshops in given focus areas based upon student needs
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and various departments on campus
• Maintain appropriate documentation to meet Federal guidelines
• Knowledge of various computer software and data management systems, including, but not limited to Google Drive, File Maker Pro, Banner or Student Access.
• Coordinate with Assistant Director / Coordinator of Counseling for project evaluation and reporting required for federal recordkeeping
• Proctor and interpret standardized career assessments
• Advocate for individual participant needs and communicate participant concerns to appropriate staff
• Maintain participant confidentiality (this is a mandatory reporting position)
• Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings
• Attend and participate in a job-training workshop
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree and significant progress toward an advanced degree in Guidance and Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology is required

Experience: Classroom or related experiences with disadvantaged youth from rural areas

Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills; energetic; responsible; creative; knowledge of effective teaching and learning processes; ability to work with high school students; maintain confidentiality; effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs); individual and group advising skills; ability to work with diverse learners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Design, coordination and evaluation of retention programs for low-income, first-generation and disabled students; knowledge of developmental teaching technologies and materials; public or private teaching experience (with emphasis in academic skills development); academic and career advisement; personal experience in overcoming academic and economic obstacles to success; personal experience in overcoming academic and economic obstacles to success; knowledge of federal regulations governing Department of Education programs.

Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills; effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal with an emphasis in relating to student needs); Demonstrated solid organizational and management skills

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position works in air-conditioned shared office and/or classroom setting during the afternoon hours

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Personal computer, program assessments, copy machine, and standardized career assessment

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 8,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 98 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and nearly 100 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data.

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: June 5th, 2023

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online http://agency.governmentjobs.com/nwmissouri/default.cfm to reach our employment opportunities listing. You must also submit a resume, cover letter and transcripts and the names of three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu or the Upward Bound Office at 660-562-1638 or email jvanderpool@nwmissouri.edu for additional information.

This position is not eligible for benefits.