Program Coordinator

Overview of Program Coordinator

Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Program Coordinator tojoin our Educational Talent Search program at our Westville, INcampus. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for project development, implementation, and coordination. This position requires the Coordinator to think creatively and strategically about how to improve services for students delivered by Advisors that will aid in meeting program objectives. The Coordinator willbe responsible for leading, assessing, and implementing a varietyof projects.

This position does have the opportunity for a flexible work schedule butdoes require a strong on-campus presence. This position is Hybrid including on-campus, in the field, with some remote. The position predominantly works at the Westville campus with some travel to Hammond. The position requires regular travelto field sites.

: $50,000 - $52,000 depending on degree and experience.

• Monday thru Friday plus 1 weekend a month
• Typically 8am – 5pm with occasional evening work; will flexwork schedule to accommodate

• Acquire resources for academic advising for secondary and postsecondary education, including college entry, financialliteracy, FAFSA, scholarships, and career awareness.
• Plan, facilitate, and/or lead workshops for students and parents on various academic topics.
• Plan and facilitate college tours and cultural events.
• Design and conduct workshops that will orient students withtheir first-year college experience.
• Assist students with locating educational resources at thepost-secondary schools where they will enroll.
• May also provide information on the admissions and financial aid processes.
• Recruit and provide educational advising services to high school and/or middle school.
• Meet individually with program participants to review high school transcripts and provide guidance in course selection thatwill meet academic requirements for admissions to post-secondary institutions with moderate to competitive admission standards andto assist students in meeting requirements of the Indiana CORE 40or Indiana Core 40 Honors diploma.
• Meet with students to review their results of SAT and ACT examinations and End of Course Assessments.
• Provide guidance in determining the need to retake examinationsor provide guidance to students on further examination preparation.
• Administer and review scheduled assessments to junior and high school participants.
• Assist in coordinating tutoring, mentoring services, workshops,and educational/cultural activities that will assist students in overcoming academic barriers/difficulties to achieving their high school diploma, to ensure success and retention in theirpost-secondary education efforts.
• Conduct group and individual advising sessions with program participants.
• Make appropriate referrals to organizations or programs that provide services that assist students in pursuing post-secondary education.
• Identify, recruit, assess, and select eligible students intarget areas for participation in the program.
• Maintain records that document project eligibility.
• Assist with the preparation of U.S. Department of Education Annual Report.
• Maintain and update files meeting required guidelines and compliance.
• Develop effective professional relationships with administrative liaisons in target schools.
• Provide detailed information about the program to all high schools in the target area and work collaboratively with the target schools.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability,Retirement, Life Insurance and more
  
  Full benefits – Medical, Dental,Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance andmore
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