Upward Bound Project Advisor (Full-Time) - Tarrant County, TX

Job description

Description The Upward Bound Project Advisor supports the academic and post-secondary success of eligible high school students as part of a federally funded TRIO program. This position is responsible for recruiting and enrolling eligible participants and providing ongoing academic advising, tutoring coordination, college readiness support, and case management. The Project Advisor helps students complete high school and transition to post-secondary education by offering individual and group advising, workshops, and hands-on assistance with college admissions and financial aid processes. Participation: - Accountable for recruiting and enrolling a minimum of 46 eligible youth into the program each year - Serve program youth in grades 9th through 12th. - Accountable for meeting participation goals and objectives set by the US Department of Education and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Academic Success Programming: - Provide support to program members about their progress toward secondary education completion, with assistance and advice on course selection, study, and test-taking skills, writing skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving - Provide and enroll program...