Upward Bound Counselor

Title :

Upward Bound Counselor

Department : TRiO

Reports To :

Director of TRIO Programs

Position Type : Staff

Position Summary :

Under the leadership of the Trio Director, the

Upward Bound Counselor provides academic, career, and educational counseling,

as well as assistance with completing the college admissions and financial aid

process. The counselor also provides motivational support and advocates for

program participants. Other services the UB Counselor coordinates include

academic instruction, mentoring, and tutoring.

The Upward Bound Counselor is responsible for effectively

implementing and achieving all goals, objectives, and standards associated with

the Upward Bound Program as outlined by the US Department of Education.

During the academic year Saturdays and

off-hour work are required. There are 26 to 28 sessions on Saturdays that run from 8 : 30 am until 2 : 30 pm. There is also an afterschool

program that runs Monday through Thursday from 3 : 00 pm until 6 : 00 pm as

well as evening orientations and activities that are typically scheduled from 6 : 00

pm until 8 : 00 pm. A six-week summer program is conducted, with up to five

of those weeks being residential. During the summer program, staff are expected

to be available on campus, for overnight supervision of students for the

duration of the residential program and should expect to work longer hours

during the day.

Essential Functions :

• Screen middle (8th graders) and high school students to determine eligibility.
• Conduct and attend recruitment activities on campus and at various schools and community organizations in Newark.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain student data, including report cards, test scores, and Personal Educational Plans to improve student service delivery and increase student outcomes.
• Develop and maintain a file on each eligible participant for use in education and career planning.
• Supervise and conduct group counseling, individual counseling, and personal development activities.
• Organize and conduct career workshops, seminars, and other educational activities.
• Conduct entrance and exit interviews of program participants.
• Assist the program director with program planning and evaluation, reviewing applications for college admission, and financial aid, assessing education needs, and developing goals of project participants.
• Must be willing to make off-site visits to target schools regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Additional Functions :

Prerequisite Qualifications :

be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the

university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically

preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bargaining Unit : PSA

Range / Band : 20

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,129.05-$102,796.62 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page health-benefits .

FLSA : Exempt

Full-Time

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