Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, Upward Bound & Talent Search, the Academic Advisor is responsible for overall coordination and direct provision of services to UB participants at Ottumwa High School.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required in education, psychology, sociology, human services, or closely related field.
• Minimum of one-year teaching, advising and/or counseling experience with high school or college age students.
• Computer proficiency (hardware and software).Excellent communication skills, strong supervisory skills, ability to organize and coordinate diverse projects. Excellent rapport with target audience.

Work Performed:

• Assist with recruitment of UB participants.
• Plan, implement, and facilitate activities that support the UB project objectives and meet the needs of participants in accordance with federal grant guidelines.
• Assist UB participants with college and financial aid applications.
• Provide academic advice and assistance in course selection.
• Assist high school dropout UB participants by enabling them to re-enroll in high school or other high school completion programs.
• Assist participants with personal, career, and academic advising so they can make informed choices regarding college programs and careers and improve academic achievement.
• Assist UB participants in preparing for college entrance examinations.
• Make referrals as appropriate to all college and/or university offices that can assist with enrollment or re-enrollment of participants.
• Collect and maintain participant files and provide accurate documentation of services delivered.
• Assist with program assessment and federal reporting.
• Train, and assist in supervision of the College Mentors and academic teachers during the 6-week UB residential summer program.
• Plan and implement a 6-week residential summer program and out of state summer trip.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible To:
Program Director, Upward Bound & Educational Talent Search
Position Level:
Professional – Exempt – Special Funding, At will employment on letter of employment
Employment Length:
4 Term, Full Time, Benefits
Schedule:
191 days annually – special schedule – may include some evenings and weekends