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• University of Illinois - Chicago

  Jul 5, 2023 1:15 pm by Monique WilliamsJob Opportunities

  Employer: University of Illinois - Chicago

  Hiring Department: TRIO

  Job Title: Extra Help – Program Student Advisor 

  Additional Information: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/6021?c=uic

   

  Description:

  Position Summary
   Under direct supervision, the Extra Help Program/Student Advisor serves as part of a team of liaisons between the Upward Bound Program and target schools, facilitates career and college information workshops, obtains student progress information, and recruits new students. Regular travel off-campus to school sites and occasional evening, weekend or overnight hours are required. This is a full-time, temporary, 900-hour, Extra Help position. 
   
   Duties & Responsibilities

     Program Support

     Collaborates on and monitors educational and cultural enrichment activities and workshops.

     Obtains needed documentation from program participants and submits collected documentation and/or data to appropriate staff members.

     Assists in developing and implementing services that prepare students to enter and graduate from college.

     Applies an appropriate level of professional judgment and discretion to effectively deliver services to participants and their parents or guardians.

     Collaborates with target schools to deliver pre-college services that meet critical academic needs of participants.

     Maintains social media and submits information to Marketing.

     Monitors UB TRIO email.

     Liaison to Target Schools

     Meets with high school counselors to support student needs.

     Presents on the Upward Bound Program to eligible students.

     Assists with student recruitment.

     Monitors on and off-campus retention activities.

    Collaborates on developing and chaperoning field trips/college tours.

     Collaborates on cultural activities and workshops.

     Communicates UB programming information to participants and school counselors.

     Summer Enrichment Dormitory Staff Supervision

     Train and monitor dormitory staff.

     Supervises residential workshops and activities.

     Monitors food service process.

     Reports concerns and infractions to Assistant Director.

     Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

   

  Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications

  1. Bachelor's Degree*
  2. Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.*
  3. Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.*

  
  *Bachelor degree, additional education, training and/or work experience in a distinct academic discipline or area of specialization may be designated by the Employer. Such designations must be directly linked to the specific position description and requirements.
   
  Preferred Qualifications
   

  • Experience with TRIO Programs preferred
  • Experience with the Department of Education TRIO regulations and procedures preferred
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse or underrepresented student populations similar to TRIO preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software programs preferred.

  Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing quality educational guidance. This includes student needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of student satisfaction.
  • Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in the presentation and delivery of academic programs, strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, recruitment methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of educational, evaluation, and measurement principles, practices, methods, and techniques, university policies and procedures. 
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively; ability to develop a rapport with students.

  
  Abilities

  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.