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The Academic Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the Upward Bound I Program by providing comprehensive academic counseling, educational support, and career readiness guidance to first-generation and low-income participants. This position requires a commitment to student success through collaboration with staff, families, and school partners, while also ensuring compliance with program requirements and contributing to grant-related initiatives. The Academic Counselor will engage in both day-to-day student support and program-wide activities, including after-school and weekend enrichment sessions, summer residential programming, and university-wide events. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide educational counseling and academic support to project participants. Assist project director with identifying and selecting eligible first generation/low-come participants for the Upward Bound 1 Program, serving 4 schools in 2 parishes. Effectively communicate with staff, instructors, cou...Counselor, Director, Program, School