NACEE TRiO Programs Upward Bound Math Science Education Specialist

NACEE TRiO Programs Upward Bound Math Science Education Specialist

Salary

$39,500.00 - $43,000.00 Annually

Location

Normal

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300775

Department

NACEE

Opening Date

03/27/2026

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Description

Summary:

Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) Project Advisor/Education Specialist works directly with students in assessing their academic skills and designing individualized academic plans to prepare the students for academic success in college. The advisor also serves as a part of the UBMS professional team and helps plan and deliver leadership, career, college preparatory and cultural enrichment events, and activities that help to prepare UBMS participants to succeed in college.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mentor and monitor UBMS student participants.
• Work intensively with their families to help the students attain success through high school.
• Prepare students for entry into post-secondary education.
• Provide project services at office location and school sites.
• Assist with participant assessments, orientation workshops to determine the extent of academic, personal, and career counseling needs.
• Academic advising (individual and small group) sessions and documenting all advising interactions.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; two years related experience including the use of technology to accomplish job tasks; commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals. Experience working with low-income, first-generation students who have an academic need.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assist with student interviews and prospective students and give advice regarding application process, program requirements, course requirements, etc.
• Assist with monitoring students' attendance, behavior, grades, test scores, and credits earned; implement improvement strategies and action plans.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and project files.
• Assess family needs; make appropriate referrals and linkages for family support and prevention services.
• Keep a regular schedule for home visits with UBMS families to build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Assist in the design and implement (with the director) of after-school and summer programming.
• Demonstrate personal support for individual students, e.g., phone calls, notes, and personal contact during school vacations, etc.
• Maintain a congenial, supportive, and accepting approach when collaborating with participants.
• Provide academic advising for students; resolve individual admission problems with students and staff.
• Participate in staff development and in-service training meetings.
• Serve on Agency committees as appointed.
• Refer students to counselors, tutors, or external agencies as appropriate.
• Receive supervision from the UBMS Coordinator as directed by the Project Director.
• Other duties assigned to meet UBMS program requirements.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr

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Do you have a bachelors degree from an accredited University or College?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have two years related experience including the use of technology to accomplish job tasks; commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged individuals?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience working with low-income, first-generation students who have an academic need?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Address 449 Buchanan Way

Normal, Alabama, 35762

Phone 256-372-5835

Website www.aamu.edu