Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

Monthly Pooled-Upward Bound Summer Program Student Success Navigator

JOB PURPOSE: Provide adequate and appropriate age-based advising and developmental support to project participants residing in the residence halls. Dates of summer program (including training) are May 26th-July 3rd 2026. This is a temporary position from May 26th-July 3rd 2026. The total pay of $5000 is split as follows: May - $769, June - $3,846, July - $385.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reside in the UW residence halls 6 days a week for the duration of the summer program May 26th-July 3rd 2026
• Assist participants in overcoming obstacles to achieving their academic and/or personal goals while promoting college access and success.
• Create a safe environment for participants and staff to discuss concerns, receive feedback, and deal with issues that may be preventing participant success.
• Discuss consequences of behavior with participants when violations are issued.
• Facilitate participant stress relief and help to ease transition issues as needed.
• Assist with participant supervision as requested.
• For more serious issues (e.g., suicide, abuse, drug/alcohol addictions), consult with UB/UBMS professional staff regarding referrals to outside agencies.
• Attend residential staff meetings and participant activities and communicate relevant information to staff in each area.
• Actively participate in participants' academic success, including, but not limited to, periodically attending classes, mentoring, helping with homework and checking on completion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of at least one year of graduate study in Counselor Education, Social Work, or Psychology
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP for professional travel is required
• Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required and will be provided during the week of training.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Counselor Education, Social Work or Psychology
• Ability to be on-call to respond to and resolve participant issues on evenings and weekends for the duration of the summer program