Upward Bound High School Advisor

Overview

Monument Valley High School - Upward Bound serves first generation, low-income, high school students to help them develop the skills needed to become successful college students. Advisor will assist in selecting participants in the development of educational goals, directing them to resources in making career and academic major choices, financial aid, college admission, etc. Provide opportunities to develop social skills, college, and cultural experiences;

monitor academic and tutoring requirements. This position will be required to be at Monument Valley High School on a weekly basis.

• Identify eligible participants who desire to go to college, orient new participants, and monitor weekly check-ins to determine monthly stipend eligibility.
• Develop files on each participant for use in educational and career planning.
• Provide information for admission to postsecondary institutions, financial aid, and scholarships, etc., and provide required weekly workshops.
• Provide participants tutoring/mentoring services.
• Consult with parents via school orientations and/or home visits.
• Implement services as per Plan of Operation and submit monthly reports.
• Assist in strategies for orienting faculty, staff, and organizations about Upward Bound.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree required, or 2-years’ experience of a combination of higher education and experience working with potential first-generation students.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of student assessment instruments and learning styles.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to participants, parents, teachers, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in education, counseling, or related field experience.
• Experience working in TRIO projects or similar programs preferred.

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV".
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application.
• Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Commensurate with experience and education. ADA.

The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex‑segregated spaces.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non‑discrimination policies:

Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

matthew.pinner

435‑797‑1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

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435‑797‑1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D

1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non‑discrimination, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

Denver Regional Office

303‑844‑5695 | OCR.Denver

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

800‑421‑3481 | OCR

* updated 10/2025