College Bound Scholars Counselor

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

College Bound Scholars (EOP Pre-College Division)

Upward Bound Counselor Posting Number:
Employment Status:
Full

Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly-talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world.

Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission:
The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement!

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• Provide individual academic, personal, and career counseling to assigned students.
• Work directly with students in schools, homes, community settings, and on campus to support academic progress, persistence, and postsecondary readiness.
• Engage families and guardians as partners in the student’s educational journey through communication, meetings, and outreach.
• Monitor and assess individual student academic progress, engagement, and persistence in high school and college-preparatory coursework.
• Meet regularly with assigned students to establish challenging academic and personal goals and develop educational plans aligned with high school completion, college admission, and degree attainment.
• Assist students with college planning processes, including college selection, applications, essays, financial aid awareness, and letters of recommendation.
• Provide proactive follow-up and intervention for students experiencing academic, personal, or social barriers that may impact retention or performance.
• Refer students and families to appropriate campus and community resources to support holistic student success.
• Maintain accurate documentation, service notes, and student evaluations within EOP data and tracking systems.
• Facilitate and support Pre-College and College Access initiatives, including Upward Bound style programming, summer bridge programs, and academic-year services.
• Serve as a liaison with secondary schools, Marquette University offices, academic departments, families, and community partners.
• Support recruitment, outreach, interviewing, and selection of program participants.
• Plan, facilitate, and deliver workshops related to personal development, leadership development, college readiness, academic skill-building, and career exploration.
• Assist with training, supervision, and coordination of peer mentors, tutors, and student support staff.
• Monitor and coordinate tutoring and supplemental academic support services.
• Assist in the development and implementation of culturally responsive enrichment, college exposure, and engagement programming.
• Support alumni engagement and mentorship efforts, including maintaining alumni contact, tracking outcomes, and facilitating mentorship connections between current students and alumni.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen mentoring structures that promote belonging, persistence, and long-term student success.
• Assist with stipend requests, distribution, and reconciliation in compliance with program and University guidelines.
• Maintain availability for evening, weekend, and summer programming, events, family meetings, and student support activities as required. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested in support of EOP and…