Upward Bound Program Academic Advisor

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Anniston, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 06956

College / Division : GSCC-801070-GED Waiver

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 4 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Central

Campus Location : Gadsden State Community College

Position Summary

This Is a Grant Funded At-Will Position For Which The Attainment of Non-Probationary Status (Tenure) is not available. Continued Employment Contingent Upon Funding.

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for the recruitment of eligible program participants, development and implementation of program activities, and management of the tracking of program participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES :

• Provide fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance.
• Serve high school students at risk for academic failure, low-income, first generation, and / or disabled students and / or low-income families.
• Provide opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education.
• To increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
• Provide fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance.
• Serve high school students at risk for academic failure, low-income, first generation, and / or disabled students and / or low-income families.
• Provide opportunities for participants to succeed in pre-college performance and ultimately in higher education.
• To increase the rates at which participants enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
• Recruits and interviews eligible applicants for the Upward Bound Program (UB) in the school and through community awareness.
• Establishes and maintains rapport with principals, counselors, and other school officials.
• Assist the Director in the assessment of participants.
• Assist the Director in the coordination of the orientation of students and parents for the fall and summer sessions.
• Perform other duties, which are essential to the Upward Bound program.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise group college visits.
• Assist the Director in hiring part-time staff for Academic and Summer Sessions.
• Maintain appropriate program and participant records relative to the position.
• Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note : The intent of this description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree required , preferably in education or related field.

One or more years of professional experience working with low-income, first generation, and / or disabled students and / or low-income families required .

Ability to relate and communicate effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds required .

Secondary school or postsecondary experience with at least one year of teaching or advising experience preferred .

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Recruits and interviews eligible applicants for the Upward Bound Program (UB) in the school and through community awareness.

Establishes and maintains rapport with principals, counselors, and other school officials.

Assist the Director in the assessment of participants.

Assist the Director in the coordination of the orientation of students and parents for the fall and summer sessions.

Perform other duties, which are essential to the Upward Bound program.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise group college visits.

Assist the Director in hiring part-time staff for Academic and Summer Sessions.

Must be able to work two Saturdays per month during school year and some evenings / overnights during travel required by Summer program.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

PROJECTED STARTING DATE :

January, 2025

SALARY : Salary Schedule C3-8 ($37,700-$60,300). Salary will be based on VERIFIED education and years of VERIFIED related experience that is stated on the initial job application only.

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

December 4, 2025.- 4 : 00 P.M.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

Only complete application packages will be given consideration for employment. Complete package consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application, (b) letter of interest, (c) current resume; and (d) copies of transcripts of postsecondary education.

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT :

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT GADSDEN STATE (jobs@gadsdenstate.edu).

Salary Calculation : For all positions on all Salary Schedules, the salary amount for the selected applicant is determined by step placement on the applicable schedule. Step placement is dependent upon the following : (a) all work experience in public education in Alabama and (b) all other work experience outside of public education in Alabama that, in the sole judgment of the College, directly relates to the requirements of the position. The applicant selected for the position must provide written verification(s) of this work experience within the time provided herein if such experience is to be considered in determining their initial step place on the Salary Schedule.

Format for Work Experience Verifications : Work experience verifications should be in the form of verification letters from employers and must include complete employment dates, job title(s), job duties, and an indication whether such employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, the average number of hours worked each week. The letters should be on official letterhead and contain an authorized personnel signature. The College's official employment verification form is also acceptable and is available upon request. If an employment verification cannot be obtained due to a legitimate reason, for purposes of meeting minimum requirements an applicant may submit copies of other trustworthy documentation such as appointment letters, contracts, pay stubs, or W-2 forms documenting the term of employment. However, such documentation is generally insufficient for salary calculation purposes if job duties and dates of employment are not self-evident in the documentation.

Please Note :

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE ELECTRONIC- It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.

When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement.

All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail. If you need technical assistance, such as resetting your password or browser access issues after reviewing the instructions, please contact : NEOGOV Customer Service :

Monday-Friday

8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm PST

(855) 524-5627

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. Application materials are considered privileged and confidential and will be used for employment purposes only.

Gadsden State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. Gadsden State will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10 / 01 / 25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts :

Single $ 30

Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207

Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282

Family (with Spouse and dependents

) $ 307

Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note : The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

Member $ 50

Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

Member $ 50

Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38

Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

1 / 3 waived after 1st year

2 / 3 waived after 2nd year

3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Did you attach a resume, transcripts, and a letter of intent / cover letter? A complete application packet consists of (a) Gadsden State Community College application through NEOED, (b) current resume, (c) letter of intent / cover letter and (d) copies of transcripts from post-secondary education. Did you attach all of those documents?

Yes

No

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution?

Yes

No

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Do you have at least 1 year of professional experience working with low-income, first generation, and / or disabled students and / or low-income families?

Yes

No

Required Question