Academic Counselor

OverviewJoin to apply for the Academic Counselor role at Veterans Upward Bound of Washington DC.The Academic Counselor (Academic Director) works with participating veterans to assess their needs, create personalized academic goals, and achieve those goals through VUB programming. Monitors student engagement and success. Executes academic interventions. Guides participating veterans in the college selection and application process. Collaborates closely with instructors, the University’s Center for Academic Success, and other stakeholders and resources throughout the University and the community.The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $55,000-60,000ResponsibilitiesAssess the needs of participating veterans and develop an individualized academic plan.Monitor participant success and engagement.Guide participants in college selection and application.Collaborate closely with instructors, Center for Academic Success, and other stakeholders and resources throughout the University and community.Guide participants through FAFSA and other grants as well as scholarship opportunities.Serve as liaison to other stakeholders both within and external to the university.Serve on university committees as assigned.Represent the VUB Project Director as needed.Represent SPS and the University with an engaging, helpful, team-oriented demeanor consistent with the university’s mission and Roman Catholic character.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsVeteran status is preferred.Experience as a low-income, first-generation college student is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-25