Academic Coordinator

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Donovan Kelso, donovak

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

$17.92 - $18.64

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Upward Bound is one of the eight TRIO Programs funded through the U.S. Department of Education. The Academic Coordinator will assist the Upward Bound Assistant Director in carrying out essential program services to 78 participants from two local high schools (Putnam City West and Western Heights). This position will be responsible for empowering first generation college, low-income, and or academically at-risk students gain the necessary skills to graduate from college within six years of completing high school.

These goals are met by providing educational workshops, offering a personalized hands‑on guidance through high school into college, career or college major advising, and facilitating other activities throughout the year.

Education:

Bachelors degree in education, sociology, psychology, counseling, human relations or related fields.

Experience:

• Experience serving populations eligible for UB services.
• Experience working in federally funded programs and/or working with high school students.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license and ability to drive a 15‑passenger vehicle.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with matrix of participants in the target area.
• Designing and delivering youth services.
• Knowledge of postsecondary requirements and financial aid.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately.
• Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to an academic environment in an effort to work and communicate effectively with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• Public speaking ability and skills; must be able to develop and deliver presentations, workshops, and seminars to participants, peers, and the general public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, printers/copiers, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), & Canva.
• Computer skills for data entry presenting workshops, and daily office operations.
• Strong computer skills with ability to organize information and schedules, monthly grade checks, and experience advising/counseling high school students on educational issues.
• Possess a positive open‑minded attitude and have the ability to work closely with various student grade and skill levels.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly in a busy student centered office.
• Ability to easily transition from in person to virtual setting to address students’ needs, present workshops, and conduct meetings with other community partners.
• Strong understanding of the higher education admission and enrollment process.
• Strong understanding of high school course equivalencies, OK Promise, concurrent enrollment, and other secondary counseling areas.
• Strong writing skills to assist students in editing scholarships, providing letters of recommendation, or creating documents for the OSU‑OKC Campus.
• Knowledge of social…