Upward Bound Program Coordinator

Upward Bound Program Coordinator I

Location:

US-UT-Price

Position Type:
Benefited Full-Time

Advertised Salary: $45,670 plus excellent benefits

USU Eastern Upward Bound seeks a Program Coordinator who is sensitive to educational, economic, social and cultural diversities unique to Upward Bound students. The site coordinator will be located in Price and will work in Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties with Upward Bound students during and/or after school.

The Program Coordinator will help to identify students who meet UB eligibility criteria, especially those who are low-income, first-generation, those who have potential for completing high school and entering postsecondary education, and those who are considered higher risk. They will also help determine if the student has the motivation or interest in improving his/her academics, and willingness to pursue a postsecondary degree.

The Program Coordinator will provide supplemental support services, such as academic advisement, career guidance, financial aid counseling, tutoring, and other motivational and intervention strategies. They will ensure that participants are familiar with educational opportunities and aware of financial aid and scholarship options. They will help with all necessary applications.

The UB Program Coordinator will be expected to become personally familiar with each participant, know and understand his/her academic and non-academic needs, and exert every effort to help the participant find satisfactory solutions leading to success. Counseling support will continue throughout the duration of time the participant is enrolled.

UB Program Coordinator and school counselors will collaborate to ensure that academic, motivational, career guidance, and college planning needs of participants are met. They will work closely with teachers, counselors and administrators in tracking student needs and progress.

Job offer contingent upon successfully passed background check.

• Aid in identifying, recruiting and selecting participants.
• Develop and incorporate individualized educational plans for Upward Bound students in coordination with the director.
• Develop and administer all academic year curriculum for Junior and Senior students.
• Plan and facilitate monthly campus exposure events with details and aspects including, attendee roster and trip agenda.
• Assist in administering individualized tutoring.
• Act as a voice for Upward Bound at target school meetings.
• Advocate for participants to target school administration.
• Develop personalized relationships with participants and parents/guardians.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Previous experience with 9th-12th grade students.
• Previous experience teaching
• Part of the local school community
• Previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.
• Clear understanding of Utah's post-secondary educational opportunities, admission requirements, application procedures, and financial aid nuances.
• Willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in education, psychology, counseling or related field.
• Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting.
• Experience in working with federal grants.
• Current teaching licensure
• Comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process.
• Experience in successfully planning workshops and events.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Experience working with economically disadvantaged youth.
• Similar background to that of participants.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilties:
• Patience in tutoring and nurturing social and career skills
• Ability to relate to program participants

This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

This is a grant funded position; the current grant award extends until 2027.

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