TRiO Upward Bound Program Counselor Coordinator

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $60K - $65K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a TRiO Upward Bound Program Counselor Coordinator. This role supports the Program Director by coordinating, implementing, and supervising student services that promote academic achievement, personal development, and college readiness for eligible high school participants. The Coordinator Counselor delivers counseling, manages student progress, organizes enrichment activities, and ensures compliance with federal regulations to support the success of the Upward Bound Program.

Highlights

Provide individual and group counseling, college prep, financial literacy, scholarship assistance, and workshops on academic and personal development.
Monitor student academic progress, manage postsecondary tracking, and conduct senior exit interviews.
Facilitate PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation workshops and interpret test results.
Maintain student records and documentation for program compliance and reporting.
Assist with student recruitment, outreach, and support grant objectives and federal reporting.
Develop academic work plans and use assessment tools to identify student needs and improvement strategies.
Plan and coordinate college tours, cultural enrichment activities, and summer residential program components.
Train and supervise residence hall staff and tutors during the summer program.
Must have a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, Education, or related field; knowledge of EDGAR regulations, federal financial aid processes, and TRiO program objectives.
Preferred experience includes grant writing, use of student data systems, counseling within Upward Bound or similar programs, and support for disadvantaged student populations.
Full-time position with hiring range $60,000-$65,000, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, requiring occasional evening, weekend, and overnight travel.