Part-time Project Advisor - Upward Bound

Part-time Project Advisor - Upward Bound

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus, New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

202200686

Division

Equity & Inclusion

Department

Upward Bound

Opening Date

08/25/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Project Advisor will assist the Project Director in the overall operations of the Loyola University New Orleans Upward Bound Program. Additionally, the Part-time Project Advisor will provide workshops to program participants and assist project participants with academic problems and college admissions.

Examples of Duties

• Assist other Project Advisors in compiling and monitoring student advisement/counseling documentation.
• Act as liaison and program contact person with target school personnel.
• Conduct college information sessions and college placement efforts.
• Document participant progress and retention
• Conduct Financial Literacy and Career Workshops
• Plan Academic Year and Summer Component Activities
• Execute Academic Year and Summer Component Activities
• Manage participants during the on-campus Summer Component
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Director.

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree
• Minimum four years of experience providing services for "disadvantaged" high school students.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Must be able to show evidence of managerial skills
• Skill and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and secondary school personnel.
• Ability to manage, secure, and maintain confidential information/documents.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Counseling, or related fields preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to complete the above duties with or without physical accommodations.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veterans status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Employer Loyola University - New Orleans