POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director of Upward Bound Natchitoches, the Educational Advocate is responsible for developing and implementing participant educational plans. This includes coordinating all aspects of the Educational Advocate role and working collectively with other related partnership programs as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Director with preparations and negotiations of the Upward Bound Natchitoches Program.
- Assist the Director with all program administration for Upward Bound Natchitoches in compliance with EDGAR in preparation of Annual Performance Report (APR).
- Assist with all proofing of documents.
- Serve in other capacities as directed by the Director of the program.
- Assist with all plans and implementations of seminars for Upward Bound Natchitoches.
- Data entry, assist in assessment process, group counseling sessions.
- Travel for professional development when necessary.
- Maintain participants' records, provide tutoring, if necessary, provide supervision at workshops and other activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of three (3) years in Federal TRiO programs.
- Willing to travel weekly to target school host site.
- Strong attention to detail information
- Commitment to the advancement of socially, economically, and educationally deprived populations.
- Experience with working with secondary school students and knowledge of the essential element used in the public-school systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work experience in TRiO programs.
COMPENSATION: $30,000 - $37,000
TYPE: Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins September 14, 2026 and continues until position is filled.
- The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
- *Note: If you are an internal candidate, please fill out the Internal Employment Application.
Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.