Job Description

Working Title

TRIO-Upward Bound Field Advisor

Posting Number

NFE02922P

Department

USD-Upward Bound

Physical Location of Position (City)

Unspecified

Posting Text

This position serves grant-identified target high school students.



The TRIO-Upward Bound (UB) Program at USD is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. The program is designed to generate the academic skills and motivation necessary for success in post-secondary education. Participants are talented high school students who come from income-qualifying backgrounds and/or where neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree. This position assists and mentors Upward Bound participants in successfully completing high school in four years, preparing for college acceptance and scholarships, and mentoring to succeed in completing a college degree.



This position operates in the field and needs a highly motivated individual who will work independently to the highest standards without direct supervision.



Essential job functions include:

Direct guidance and support to participants (high school students in the Target Schools) via weekly site visits including: mentoring, advising, tutoring, and assisting with college access activities including financial aid, college applications and test prep. Serving as a liaison between program, participants, parents, and schools Maintaining confidential records documenting services provided Recruiting new participants from the designated Target Schools


Required Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor's degree in education, social work, counseling or related field or comparable work experience. Experience teaching, counseling or advising high school students. Knowledge of low-income and/or first generation and rural student populations. Strong communication skills. All applicants should clearly demonstrate: experience with, and commitment to, low-income/first-generation youth. All personnel must have a valid driver's license.


Position is grant funded. Continued employment is contingent on availability of funding, performance and the needs of the institution.

Posting Date

12/11/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

No

First Consideration Date

12/18/2025

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications

Duration of the Term

11 months

If Other, describe duration

Appointment Percent

100

Work Hours

8am-5pm M-F

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

Internal

If internal, define scope of search

within USD, experience with TRiO is preferred

This position requires

Travel, Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

The position joins a strong TRIO program at USD that includes Upward Bound, and 3 additional TRIO grant programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.