Academic Wage: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

Position Details

Department:
Coll Assistnc Migrnt Prg (MSA)

Position Title:

Academic Wage Appt - Salaried

Job Title:

Academic Wage: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

Appointment Type:
Academic Wage

Job Location:

McMinnville, OR

Benefits Eligible:
Full-Time, benefits eligible

The TRIO Upward Bound Program is seeking one salaried Academic Wage: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12‑month, fixed‑term position anticipated to last approximately 9 months. The Educational Advisor coordinates services provided to program participants including advising, tutoring, Upward Bound curriculum, and workshops/field trips according to grant requirements.

They provide the initial and primary advisement to all program participants, teach a seminar and lead workshops for participants, supervise in‑school student tutors, and coordinate recruitment and outreach of prospective participants. Sixty students from the target school in McMinnville will receive academic support throughout their program tenure. A 4‑ to 6‑week residential summer program is another component of the program, with additional support during the summer.

• 30% Coordinate programs and services for participants.
• 25% Provide group and individual advisement to program participants.
• 20% Coordinate with target school staff and UB summer program staff to promote and coordinate delivery of services to participants.
• 15% Recruit and assist in the selection of eligible participants.
• 5% Maintain participant records and track student progress.
• 5% Participate in professional development and other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Health Promotion, or related field.
• One year of experience in supporting, providing resources and teaching curriculum for low‑income high‑school students or families, and other underrepresented students (a Master’s degree substitutes half‑year of experience).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with participants, parents, target school staff, and OSU faculty and staff.
• A commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05‑010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university;

therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license, be determined to be position qualified and self‑report convictions as per University Policy 05‑030.

• Ability to work independently and comply with federal regulations and program guidelines.
• One year of experience in providing educational workshops, specifically to economically disadvantaged, first‑generation and diverse populations.
• Experience with TRIO or similar grant‑funded programs such as CAMP, HEP preferred.
• Knowledge of high school graduation requirements, credit evaluation, state assessments, and college entrance examination.

Regular 8:00 – 5:00 PM hours. Some evening and weekend work hours are required. The job will be performed at the identified target schools. Travel is required: training at the main campus of OSU, Saturday Academy events, Student Conferences, College visits, and other required travel for projects.

Pay Method: Salary

Pay Period: 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Recommended Full‑Time Salary Range: $46,000 – $56,000

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• Posting Number: P09751UF
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: 04/01/2026
• Anticipated Appointment End Date: 12/15/2026
• Posting Date: 02/23/2026
• Closing Date: 03/09/2026