Academic Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound

Job Profile Summary Under limited supervision, this position provides advanced professional support by providing opportunities for Upward Bound participants to develop social skills, cultural competence, study skills, and academic skills appropriate for their educational goals. Works with low-income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged high school students to help them develop the skills needed to become successful college students. Provides academic advisement, mentoring support services to participants in the TRIO Upward Bound Programs.

Responsible for career exploration, assistance with completing college and financial aid applications, secondary and post-secondary school course selection, assistance with the college course registration process, and resolution of individual academic issues.

Serves as the liaison between high schools and Broward College to ensure implementation and successful progress towards project objectives. Collaborates with other campuses and Broward County Schools personnel to provide support and assist in the development of skills and motivation to help participants become successful college students.

This is a temporary position which is contingent upon continuation of grant funding which ends on August 31, 2027. The incumbent is subject to annual performance evaluation and grant contract renewal.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, administration or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Minimum Experience/Training:

Six or more years of experience in an educational setting and/or related experience teaching, advising, and/or academic support services. Developing and providing college preparatory instruction, tutoring, academic advising, career exploration, assessment, standardized testing, and/or enrichment activities is required. Experience reviewing or evaluating transcripts and test scores and developing and monitoring individual education plans strongly preferred.

Experience in a K-12 and/or higher education setting preferred, with demonstrated administrative experience with program development or project management strongly preferred.

Experience with budget and supervision preferred. Experience working with Upward Bound, other TRIO programs, or other programs focused on students who are low-income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged preferred.

Experience working with students preferred.

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

Valid Florida Driver’s License required or, as a condition of continued employment, a Valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days after being employed by the College.

Essential Functions:

Daily - 40%:
Develops and implements College Pathway Plan (Individual Development Plan –IDP) and tracks participants’ academic progress including obtaining grades every nine-weeks, semester grades, annual standardized test scores, and college enrollment documents such as acceptance letters, FAFSA completion verification and documentation of first semester schedule of post-secondary attendance. Coordinates ACT/SAT test support, and college prep courses, academic advising and collaborative learning activities;

activities promoting completion of secondary education, and entrance into, and completion of, postsecondary education. Provides progressive, one-on-one advising for college and career planning, college selection, financial aid application, scholarship applications and college admission applications during academic year and summer programs. Supports students’ college and career readiness goals and discusses student growth across the curriculum. Follows Federal grant guidelines and statutory requirements for the program.

Daily - 20%:
Oversees academic year and summer program components by planning, organizing, conducting and presenting group workshops, planning and supervising participants’ attendance at program events, and assist in the recruitment, selection, and retention process for all participants. Plans college tours and other academic year and summer activities as needed.

Daily - 20%:
Prepares and conducts regular participant credit…