COUNSELOR STUDENT II (ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR UPWARD BOUND) (4)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Counselor Student II (Assistant Director for Upward Bound). The Assistant Director for Upward Bound plays a key leadership role in the coordination and implementation of services that support the academic and personal development of program participants.

The Assistant Director assists in the day-to-day operations of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with grant objectives.

This position supports first-generation, low-income high school students to prepare for and succeed in postsecondary education.

Key Responsibilities: * Assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of academic year and summer program services, including tutoring, mentoring, advising, cultural enrichment, and college readiness activities.

* Develop and maintain relationships with target high schools, administrators, counselors, and community partners to support recruitment and program delivery.

* Support the planning and execution of the annual summer residential program, including supervision of summer student staff and coordination of transportation, housing, meals, and classroom instruction.

* Provide academic, career, college, and financial aid advising to a caseload of Upward Bound participants.

* Maintain accurate and confidential student records and ensure regular communication with participants and families.

* Monitor academic progress and develop individualized action plans to support student achievement.

* Maintain accurate records in compliance with U.S.

Department of Education guidelines.

* Assist with preparation of annual performance reports (APR), data tracking, and assessment of program outcomes.

* Utilize student information systems and other data tools to monitor student progress and program impact.

* Other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $43,890 - $56,451) Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Education or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required.

Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.