"Advising Coordinator - Upward Bound Math & Science"

Position Summary

The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Advising Coordinator is responsible for identifying, recruiting, assessing, developing, and implementing college enrollment advising curriculum for Upward Bound Math & Science participants and junior advisor and residential assistant (RA) supervision. The Advising Coordinator implements counseling activities to the project participants that promote growth, personally and academically. The Advising Coordinator serves as the Upward Bound Math & Science liaison to schools and counseling staff. They assist the program with participant data collection, documentation for continuous program improvement and the execution of counseling and guidance activities appropriate for each component. The UBMS Advising Coordinator assists the program with updating participants files and monthly reports on student progress, personally and academically.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

• Coordinate the counseling and advising component of the program.
• Provide ongoing daily and nightly supervision during summer residential & Non-residential programs.
• Hire, train and supervise academic year student staff.
• Supervise and evaluate two program assistants and two Junior advisors.
• Assist with hiring, training residential assistants for the summer residential program.
• Schedule and manage weekly advising sessions, during the academic year.
• Develop, implement, and assess advising curriculum for all Math & Science program participants during the academic year.
• Develop, implement, and assess junior/senior cohort curriculum, including college entrance exam prep, college searches, and scholarship applications.
• Oversee budgets for Math & Science Advising campus employment and supplies.
• Assist in writing the 60-page Upward Bound Grant on a five-year basis.
• Plan, supervise, and implement educational, cultural, and enrichment activities and campus tours, SAT Bootcamp, community service, and parent meetings (Several weekends and evenings per semester).
• Prepare sections of the annual performance report as per Department of Education regulations and guidelines related to student academic performance.
• Act as a media liaison for local and TRIO network media.
• Plan and coordinate the UBMS Senior matriculation program.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or other related fields.
• Two years of experience in designing and implementing activities to increase high school graduation, college enrollment, and persistence.
• Knowledge and experience working with parents/students in financial aid and college applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and computer and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience of collegiate academic skills requirements and factors affecting retention.
• Experience needed in advising, and employee supervision
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas: advising, organization, and oral & written communication.
• Demonstrated computer skills necessary to perform the above tasks, specifically, MS Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and access to reliable transportation are required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with some evening and weekend work required as part of the position.
• Must be a self-starter, as demonstrated through previous job experience.

Preferred:

• Masters degree in science, technology, engineering, math, or other related fields
• Spanish/English bilingual skills preferred.
• Preference will be given to those individuals who have succeeded in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting the target students.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $42,252-$48,060. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.

Note: This position is grant-funded and is contingent on the continued availability of federal funds.

How to Apply

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. Completed applications include the following: Cover letter, Resume, Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment), Three professional references, including phone number and email for each. Review of completed applications will begin 8/27/2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to Amanda Atencio at acatencio@adams.edu.

Adams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.