Posting Number:S05711P
Position Title:Educational Advisor - Upward Bound Program I
UTSystem Title:Educational Advisor
Department:Precollege Program
Location:Arlington
Job Family:Instruction/Education Support
Position Status:Full-time
Work Hours:Standard
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Open to:External and Internal
Salary:Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $38,000.
Duration:Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis:Monthly
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Benefits at UTA:We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary:Responsible for overall development, coordination and implementation of the TRIO Upward Bound Program and for providing outreach and case management services to students, individual advising sessions, workshops, and other project activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Responsible for the selection and delivery of services to eligible participants from the target secondary schools.
- Working closely with parents, target school officials, and community leaders to decrease the high school dropout rate and increase the post-secondary enrollment and retention rate of students in the target area.
- Provide outreach and case management services such as dropout prevention, and college, career, and financial aid information services to students at target schools.
- Provide direct services such as career exploration, study skills improvement and self-esteem building, conduct grade-appropriate workshops and activities involving college, career and FA information, PSAT-SAT-TSI-ACT test preparation, scholarship information, technical assistance with college admissions and FA applications, and college field trips.
- Responsible for the collection, establishment, maintenance, and data entry of all assigned student records and required forms.
- Assist the Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies as well as grant proposals.
- May use UTA owned vehicle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or Communications with three (3) years of experience working for a dropout prevention and/or post-secondary opportunity program or equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience providing direct case management services to secondary school students.
- Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB, UBMS, ETS) or other dropout prevention and post-secondary opportunity program.
- Ability to speak and write in Spanish.
- Experience working with non-profit community agencies and organizations in the areas of outreach, dropout prevention, and post-secondary opportunity programs.
- Experience working with high school students and parents.
- Experience providing outreach and academic advising services to disadvantaged secondary school students with college, career and financial aid information.
- Experience coordinating and conducting student and parent presentations, workshops, and other individual/group activities for low-income and disadvantaged first-generation college students.
CBC Requirement:It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement:It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations:The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to or email .
Number of Vacancies:1
Minimum Number of References Required:3
Maximum Number of References Accepted:3
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
