Student Development Counselor Upward Bound

**BASIC FUNCTION GRADE** To coordinate or provide tutoring, counseling, and academic support services for Upward Bound students during academic year and summer programs. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** * Coordinate and/or provide individual tutoring and counseling to eligible students regularly during the academic year and as a daily part of summer programs. * Assess students' academic, personal and life skills through regular high school and home visits to determine areas of need; maintain regular communication between the home, school, and Upward Bound Office; develop, maintain and monitor personal learning plans with eligible students. * Provide college selection and financial aid counseling for eligible high school seniors including, visiting colleges and college fairs, assisting with applications and counseling on financial aid matters. * Assist with the development and implementation of career exploration for eligible students, including inventories, values clarification, résumé writing and interests matching for summer internships and future college majors/minors. * Assist with open houses, parent nights and other target school events at participating schools. * Coordinate a variety of student activities, including community service projects, college fairs, college visits, student leadership conferences, and other student development conferences or activities. * Assist with planning of Saturday Sessions, including providing workshops and student activities to enhance student development. * Develop and maintain resource lists for social and educational services for resource and referral information. * Assist with recruitment of students, eligibility assessment, program planning efforts and preparation and implementation of the summer program. * Provide residential counseling and supports to students and staff during the six week campus academic program. * Assist in carrying out post-secondary placement of students and provide assistance to students and families throughout the college application and financial aid application process. * Demonstrate inclusivity and provide excellent customer service in all modalities, including in-person, telephone, e-mail, video call, live chat, texting, and the like. * Compile and maintain appropriate records on program participants and activities, as well as perform routine administrative tasks and prepare reports related to grant funding. * Confer regularly with Upward Bound and other University staff and community service providers. * Attend relevant local, regional and national professional meetings. * Perform related tasks as assigned. Upward Bound Student Development Counselor: **SUPERVISION RECEIVED** Direct supervision is received from the Director of Upward Bound. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED** Partial administrative and functional supervision of summer student workers. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelors degree in education, behavioral sciences or a related field or other appropriate discipline, with master's degree desirable, plus 2 to 4 years of relevant counseling or teaching experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES** Knowledge: * Strong base of general knowledge and skills relevant to the program, such as counseling, working with community action agencies, educational program design, understanding of post-secondary opportunities and admissions policies/processes, and the like. * Experience working in a high school setting or in providing basic personal and academic counseling. * Knowledge of community resources and agencies related to a variety of student needs. • Familiarity with post-secondary and financial aid application processes and college readiness activities. * Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting. Skills: * Excellent counseling skills. * Good planning, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills. * Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills. * Proven record of accountability and follow-through with the ability to meet deadlines. Abilities: * Ability to deal effectively with and serve as a program representative to students, parents, secondary and post-secondary school personnel, community agencies, funding agencies, and the like, as well as various College personnel, requiring skills in individual counseling, coordinating and public presentation. * Demonstrated positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes. * Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures. Scheduled Hours Weekly: 37.5 Budgeted Wage for this Position: 44,000-50,000 Exempt Status: Exempt Grade: S11 Job Posting Responsibilities: Unit Determination: Professional, Administrative, Technical - VSC United Professionals