Academic Wage: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

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Position Title Academic Wage Appt - Salaried

Job Title Academic Wage: TRIO Upward Bound Educational Advisor

Appointment Type Academic Wage

Job Location McMinnville

Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Job Summary

The TRIO Upward Bound Program is seeking one salaried Academic Wage: Educational Advisor. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE ), 12-month, fixed-term position. This position is anticipated to last approximately 6-8 months. At the conclusion of the academic wage appointment, the position is expected to be posted and filled through a full recruitment process for a regular role.

Job location: McMinnville, OR

The Educational Advisor coordinates services provided to program participants including: advising, tutoring, Upward Bound (UB) curriculum, and workshops/field trips according to grant requirements.

The Educational Advisor provides the initial and primary advisement to all program participants, teach a seminar and lead workshops for participants.

The Educational Advisor also supervises in-school student tutors.

The Educational Advisor coordinates the recruitment and outreach of prospective participants. Sixty students from our target school in McMinnville will receive academic support throughout their program tenure. A 4 to 6 weeks residential summer program is another component of the program.

The Educational Advisor provides additional support during the summer programs.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

-Top 1.4% university in the world

-More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

-1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

-2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

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-100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

-35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

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Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package ( with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

-Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

-Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

-Retirement savings paid by the university.

-A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

-Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

-Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

-Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU's safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

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Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator ( to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

30% Coordinates programs and services for participants:

Teaches Upward Bound (UB) curriculum at the school. Group advising will occur in a classroom setting. UB Educational Advisor will be responsible for preparing classroom activities for a seminar during a full semester and possibly up to a full academic year. Responsible for delivering instruction in an advisory role to the group during the seminar. Continually evaluating and developing curriculum for UB program. This may include researching best practices and methods from similarly structured academic and college preparatory programs. Plans and facilitates during and after-school tutoring sessions at target school and supervises tutors while tutoring is being done at the school. Plans and conducts college preparation events such as academic enrichment activities, field trips (college visits), and workshops each semester. Help plan, implement, and facilitate student/parent orientation sessions. Assists the Associate Director and Program Coordinator with planning and coordinating summer program classes, residential program, and activities. Co-planning and participating in summer program activities (includes overnight responsibilities). Help in recruiting, training, and supervising summer Resident Assistant staff.

25% Provides group and individual advisement to program participants:

Designs and monitors individualized education plans for each student; administers and interprets assessments, provides academic, career, and personal advising; conducts individual conferences with students and parents to monitor progress. Provides participants with information about post-secondary education and financial aid. Helps students to research, apply to and enroll in post-secondary institutions and assists with financial aid and scholarship applications. Responsible for tracking attendance and grade related data from the school's system on a regular basis to show growth and identify areas for personal growth.

20% Coordinates with target school staff and UB summer program staff to promote and coordinate delivery of services to participants:

Meets with target school staff and UB summer teachers concerning participant progress and needs, works with high schools to obtain participant records, such as transcripts and state test results. Work with target school staff to coordinate and gather the required documentation for field trips.

15% Recruit and assist in the selection of eligible participants:

Recruit students following the approved program protocol and informational materials, screen applications for appropriate documents, and recruitment eligibility using established program protocols and criteria. Conduct intake interviews, rate candidates, and recommend the selection of program participants to the Supervisor. Assists with writing and developing program communications intended for the Upward Bound website, newsletter, press releases, and social media accounts.

5% Maintains participant records and tracks student progress:

Track and log attendance and participation regarding tutoring, workshops, and fields trips.

5% Participates in professional development and other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Health Promotion, or related field.

• One year of experience in supporting, providing resources and teaching curriculum for low-income high school students or families, and other underrepresented students (A Masters degree substitutes half-year of experience)

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with participants, parents, target school staff, and OSU faculty and staff.

• Demonstrated experience working with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks ( website including thefor candidates ( section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team View email address on click.appcast.io.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ability to work independently and comply with federal regulations and program guidelines.

• One year of experience in providing educational workshops, specifically to economically disadvantaged, first-generation and diverse populations.

• Experience with TRIO or similar grant funded programs such as CAMP , HEP preferred.

• Knowledge of high school graduation requirements, credit evaluation, state assessments, and college entrance examination.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Regular 8:00 - 5:00PM hours. There are some evening and weekend work hours.

The job will be performed at the identified target schools.

Travel is required: training at the main campus of OSU , to Saturday Academy events, Student Conferences, College visits, other required travel for the projects.

Pay Method Salary

Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $46,000-$56,000

Link to Position Description

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P09956UF

Number of Vacancies 1

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/06/2026

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Posting Date 05/28/2026

Full Consideration Date

Closing Date 06/11/2026

Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:

Maria Andrade

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks ( website including thefor candidates ( section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team View email address on click.appcast.io.

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OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.