The salary range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.
The San Diego State University Institute for Transformative Education is a change-ready strategic-thinking/planning organization. It promotes college access and completion for underserved students through excellence and innovation in education. SDSU Upward Bound/HCO are educational opportunity programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the California Medicine Scholars Program to assist eligible high school students to pursue and complete postsecondary programs of education. There are 16 UB/HCO staff members in the Academic Year and 31 during the Six-Week Summer Academy. UB/HCO is funded to serve 167 (UB Classic: 93/ UB STAR: 74) students during the Academic Year and 90 during the Six-Week Summer Academy (UB Classic: 50/ UB STAR: 40). The purpose of SDSU Upward Bound is to develop in students the motivation and skills to assist them to pursue and complete a program of postsecondary education. The purpose of the California Medicine Scholars Program is to create pathways for underserved students to become physicians.
The Advisor for Upward Bound/HCO is responsible for conducting weekly advising sessions with students and collaborating in the planning and implementation of the recruitment process and engagement activities. The Advisor will also help in the planning and implementation of monthly Saturday Sessions. The incumbent will conduct student advising, student recruitment, and student mentoring. In this capacity, the Advisor provides the necessary skills, and motivation to help students attain their achievement and academic goals.
The Advisor is responsible for learning and adhering to the program policies and procedures to secure the health and safety of students.
The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.
Program Development (15%)
Participant Recruitment (30%)
Academic Advising (45%)
Six-Week Summer Academy (5% AY, 100% Summer)
Other (5%)
Knowledge & Abilities
Minimum Education & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
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