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St. Louis Community College
Counselor, TRIO Upward Bound
Higher Ed
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St. Louis Community College is hiring a Counselor, TRIO Upward Bound for the Student Affairs office. The role advises and mentors limited-income and potentially first-generation students in area high schools on the path to high school and college graduation.
Highlights
- Conduct individual and group advising sessions on course selection, major and career exploration, college entrance preparation, and financial literacy.
- Work in area high schools to advise and mentor students and develop individualized education plans.
- Help students and families complete the FAFSA and apply for scholarships and post-secondary institutions.
- Recruit new students by facilitating orientations, conducting intake interviews, and presenting to students, parents, and area schools.
- Teach personal, academic, and career development classes during Saturday and summer academies and organize the six-week summer program.
- Plan cultural enrichment activities, college tours, and workshops for students and parents, and may supervise tutors and student workers.
- Maintain student files and records, track contacts, and complete grant reports.
- Bachelor’s degree in education or counseling with two years of experience working with the target population; includes two Saturdays a month October through April at $46,154.
Counselor, TRIO Upward Bound Full Description
Counselor, TRIO Upward Bound
VP, Student Affairs’ Office, St. Louis Community College | Forest Park campus | Full-Time, Non-Academic Affairs | Job Number 26-00511
Salary: $46,154 | Closes November 3, 2026
Position Summary
Serves students in the TRIO Upward Bound program, a federally funded grant designed to support limited income and potentially first-generation students in reaching their academic goals including high school and college graduation. Upward Bound Counselors work in area high schools and provide advising and mentoring, assist in course selection, assist students and families in applying for federal financial aid and scholarships, and assist students in identifying and applying to post-secondary institutions. Counselors also plan and implement cultural enrichment activities, college tours, Saturday classes, and organize a six-week summer program.
Primary Duties
- Conduct individual and group advising sessions with Upward Bound students on course selection, major and career exploration, college entrance preparation, and financial literacy.
- Assist with new student recruitment, including facilitating orientations, conducting intake interviews, and presenting to students, parents, and area middle and high schools.
- Develop and update individualized education plans for students.
- Administer assessments and inventories and assist in conducting follow-up surveys with graduates.
- Assist students and families in applying for federal financial aid such as the FAFSA, and help students identify and apply for scholarships.
- Maintain student files, track contacts, maintain student records, and complete reports.
- Build and maintain cooperative relationships with students, families, high school instructors, counselors, administrators, and community organizations.
- Plan, implement, and facilitate personal, academic, and career development classes during Saturday and Summer academies.
- Plan and implement cultural enrichment activities, college tours, and workshops for students, parents, tutors, facilitators, and student workers; may supervise tutors, facilitators, and student workers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education or counseling, and at least two years of experience working with the target student population.
- Strong communication, organizational, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field preferred.
- Experience overcoming barriers similar to those facing the students served, and previous TRIO experience, are preferred.
Working Conditions
Requires staff to work two Saturdays a month from October through April each year, and to travel with students on multi-day college tours and field trips throughout the year.
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