Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Counselor for it’s Gilmer Upward Bound program. The Counselor for the Upward Bound program will assist the Upward Bound Director in the development and implementation of the Upward Bound program. Duties will include coordinating program services, serving as liaison with high schools, building positive working relationships with community partners, assessing student needs, advising and tutoring, tracking student contacts and entering data, and conducting workshops for students and parents. The work will emphasize the following: supporting low income and first generation college students in completing high school and enrolling in higher education, and assisting parents in supporting their children’s academic success. The Upward Bound program provides direct services to students during the school year AND during a 6-week residential summer component. The Counselor’s primary work location is Gilmer High School in Ellijay, GA. Some work functions may be completed at UNG’s Blue Ridge campus one (1) day per week. Direct services are provided at GHS four (4) days per week. During the summer component, the UB counselor will live in residence on UNG Dahlonega’s campus for 3-4 week, Sunday – Friday. Ideally, this temporary position will begin in March 2024 and end July 2024.
Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Proposed Salary
Minimum Starting Salary $44,094
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Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
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