Education Coordinator and Advisor

Department TRIO Programs Position Summary

MSU Denver’s TRIO Upward Bound program serves first generation, under-resourced college bound students by generating the skills and motivation necessary to complete high school and to enter and succeed in a program of post-secondary education. The Education Coordinator and Advisor supports the planning, development, implementation and delivery of program instruction and services related to the individual academic development needs, as well as building skill mastery for all TRIO High School Upward Bound participants.

The position provides educational and college preparatory services to assist high school students by developing curriculum and delivering supplemental instruction, including delivery of seminars around study skills, SAT test-taking strategies, and other college readiness subjects. In addition, the position serves as an advisor for a cohort of high school participants, provides coordination around recruitment, serves as a community liaison to support service learning, supervises University student staff and contributes to the data collection and evaluation of program services.

This position reports to the Director and is funded through a federal grant. Within the Division of Student Affairs, we strive to create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation.

Rather, it requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a foundation for all community members to achieve personal and professional success. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

Our student population consists of over 55% first generation students and over 48% students of color. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

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208 This is a grant funded position. Continuation of the role is contingent upon the renewal of the grant or the availability of additional funding. This grant runs on a 5 year cycle and the grant is currently on its 5th year.

• 35% – Program Development and Instructional Support Assess high school student needs and develop supplemental instruction for after-school programming to support student success Manage and oversee educational and enrichment programming for the academic year component including the development of seminars around skills-building and college prep and enrichment activities to promote college readiness Provide instruction during after-school program in core academic areas Identify service-learning opportunities for participants and coordinate engagement Develop Summer Bridge seminars for recently graduated high school seniors Develop structures to support after-school and summer programming efforts to align with program outcomes Provide supervision during cultural programs, campus visits and other off-site activities Manage the program development component of the budget to ensure funding is adequately distributed and spent
• 25% – Advising Responsible for providing academic and college counseling and advising to a cohort of Upward Bound participants in both the academic year and summer component Conduct needs assessments of program participants Support the implementation of Individual Education Plans each semester for Upward Bound participants, in cooperation with the students, parents/guardians, school counselors and their high school instructors to ensure that all participants have the ability to graduate high school in four years, without a need for remedial classes, and are prepared to enroll and graduate from a post-secondary institution
• 20% – School and Community Liaison Promote and sustain new and existing relationships with school counselors and teachers at target schools to…