Cocke/Hawkins Upward Bound Academic Advisor

DESCRIPTION:
Tusculum University is seeking qualified applicants for an Upward Bound Academic Advisor serving 9th-12th grade students in surrounding Cocke and Hawkins Counties. This 12-month, full-time position reports to the Director of Cocke/Hawkins Upward Bound and requires periodic evening and weekend work. The Academic Advisor provides educational and career guidance to high school students as part of the university’s Cocke/Hawkins Upward Bound program which is designed to encourage high school and college completion. Duties include identifying, recruiting, and selecting participants; collecting and maintaining data; conducting small group sessions; designing and participating in program activities ; collaboration with school personnel and parents. The Upward Bound Academic Advisor must have a commitment to the philosophy and goals of the program and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ work experience in education, social or behavioral sciences, student personnel, or related field; candidates must have knowledge and experience working with disadvantaged students and a commitment to the philosophy and goals of the program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. The employee will be required to work irregular hours including nights and weekends;
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion;
• Communicate effectively;
• Must be able to walk distances, sit or stand for long periods of time, and climb stairs.
• Ability to talk and hear;
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel from the campus to target-area schools and school district offices.

OTHER:

As listed, this job’s essential duties are not intended to be all inclusive; other functions may be changed with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform other assigned tasks as necessary which may additionally include both within their department and or for the campus at large.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career-ready professionals.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification , and credit history . If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY:
Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, resume, the names & contact information of at least 3 references, and Tusculum University application electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Upward Bound Advisor