Academic Specialist

POSITION AVAILABLE:              Academic Specialist

APPLICATION DEADLINE:         Until Position(s) is filled.

START DATE:                                 Immediately

PROGRAM/UNIT:                          PATH Upward Bound

SITE LOCATION:                           Proviso Township – Illinois

SALARY RANGE:                           $43,500 to $49,500 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  The Academic Specialist serves our U.S. Department of Education-funded Upward Bound Program participants. Specifically, the Academic Specialist provides direct academic guidance to high school youth participating in the program. Most participants are from low-income families and potentially first-generation college-bound students. The Academic Specialist advises, mentors, and provides academic tutoring in High School subjects. The Academic Specialist plans and conducts activities, signing seminars, and workshops on post-secondary preparation. The Academic Specialist provides assistance with completing post-secondary admissions. financial aid and scholarship applications. The Academic Specialist chaperones participants on college tours and visits. The Academic Specialist must maintain a working relationship with area high school administrators and counselors and develop professional relationships with post-secondary admission and financial aid officers. The Academic Specialist assists clients with completing SAT and ACT registration and post-secondary admission-related applications. The Academic Specialist maintains documentation on eligibility and participation. Weekend and evening hours, as well as out-of-town travel, are required. 

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Education.

2. Experience working with youth, higher education, and educational opportunity programs.

3. Demonstrated ability to engage youth from low-income families.

4. Must have reliable personal transportation.

5. Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.

6. Ability to balance tasks independently and within a team to achieve programmatic mandates.

7. Must be able to work on multiple projects in various settings.

The statements in this announcement are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. Examples of duties or responsibilities are not to be construed as an exhaustive list describing the duties or responsibilities required of personnel so classified.

Introspect considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, disability, marital status, politics, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Successful applicants may be requested to complete both Background and Drug Screenings.