Part-time Project Advisor – Upward Bound

Description
The Project Advisor will assist the Project Director in the overall operations of the Loyola University New Orleans Upward Bound Program. Additionally, the Part-time Project Advisor will provide workshops to program participants and assist project participants with academic problems and college admissions.
Examples of Duties
 

Assist other Project Advisors in compiling and monitoring student advisement/counseling documentation.
Act as liaison and program contact person with target school personnel.
Conduct college information sessions and college placement efforts.
Document participant progress and retention
Conduct Financial Literacy and Career Workshops
Plan Academic Year and Summer Component Activities
Execute Academic Year and Summer Component Activities
Manage participants during the on-campus Summer Component
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Director.
 
Typical Qualifications
 

Minimum Bachelor’s degree
Minimum four years of experience providing services for “disadvantaged” high school students.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Must be able to show evidence of managerial skills
Skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and secondary school personnel.
Ability to manage, secure, and maintain confidential information/documents.

Additional Desirable Qualifications 
Master’s Degree in Education, Counseling, or related fields preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical ability to complete the above duties with or without physical accommodations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report.  That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police.  University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described.  Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included.  A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department. 

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran’s status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.