Program Advisor in Project REACH

The University of New Orleans (UNO) is seeking a dedicated and student-centered professional for the position of Program Advisor in Project REACH.

About Us

·Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15 minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas of the city.

·Ranked Top 50 in the Nation for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report.

·The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for providing equal access to higher education for students from all income levels.

·For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of debt) among national universities.

Job Duties

25% Responsible for the identification, recruitment, selection, and delivery of services to middle and high school participants each year. Responsible for collecting appropriate demographic, income verification, and academic documentation (report cards, transcripts, standardized test scores, IEP/ITP, 504, or medical documentation) to complete application prior to acceptance.

25% Conduct effective and grade-appropriate workshops/activities via group and/or individual meetings, including college selection, career awareness, financial aid and scholarship information; standardized test preparation; tutoring; academic advising, and technical assistance with college admissions and financial aid applications; campus enrichment activities, educational field trips; and career and college day programs, annually.

13% Responsible for postsecondary placement and tracking of all assigned "college-ready" participants by providing individualized technical assistance with the college and financial procedures to monitor and ensure that the program meets its goal of postsecondary enrollment and completion, annually.

8% Use personal transportation for travel (with reimbursement) to and from target schools and community activities. Required to participate in some weekend meetings, parent nights, target school open houses, and overnight field trips.

8% Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and submission of weekly and monthly reports on all major areas of responsibility including the progress of assigned participants and verification of high school graduating seniors and postsecondary enrollment. 6% Responsible for reviewing participants needs assessments and developing an Individualized Action Plan (IAP) for all assigned participants to ensure that students receive appropriate support services that address identified needs, annually.

5% Responsible for accurate, written documentation of all services and activities provided to participants via daily contact logs and information entered into the Blumen database.

5% Adhere to the established Plan of Operation, Curriculum, Program Policies and Procedures and all other related federal TRIO regulations.

5% Abide by administrative policies/procedures addressed in the Staff Handbook, Standards of Professional Conduct, and UNO rules, regulations, and policies. Perform other job-related tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

·Bachelor's degree.

·Training and experience working with "at risk" youth and young adults from culturally and/or economically disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.

·A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to off-site visits is required.

Desired Qualifications

·Master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution.

·At least two-year’s experience working with “at risk” youth and young adults from economically and/or culturally disadvantaged backgrounds and/or individuals with disabilities.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Excellent Employee Benefits Package

We offer an outstanding work/life balance. Our employees enjoy 14 holidays per year and two weeks off around Christmas. We offer generous vacation and sick leave; affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and more.

The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The University of New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.