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Academic Coordinator of Upward Bound
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Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia, 25443, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Shepherd University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
S406P
Working Title
Academic Coordinator of Upward Bound
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Grade
4
Advertised Salary
41,300
Position Status
Full Time
Appointment Length
12 Months
Department
TRIO Student Support Services
Job Summary/Basic Function
This position provides comprehensive academic advising, instruction, and college access support to program participants through after-school programming, individualized and group advising, outreach, and enrichment activities. The role includes developing and delivering college-readiness curriculum; coordinating academic, enrichment, and summer residential programming; and collaborating with school partners, families, and university staff to support student success. Responsibilities also include recruiting and monitoring eligible participants, maintaining accurate records and data, supporting post-secondary planning and enrollment, and contributing to summer programming, including instruction and residential supervision.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum one year of prior professional experience with case management and professional record reporting.
- Demonstrated experience of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to travel and attend evening events, including overnight events.
- Proficient with technology (i.e., MS suite, Schoology, Canva, Outlook, case management and other software).
- Excellent customer service skills are required.
- Master's degree in a field of study closely related to the work being performed in this position.
- Coaching and teambuilding experience to help motivate students.
- Demonstrated experience with preparing data reports.
05/21/2026
Close Date
06/05/2026
Special Instructions Summary
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:
o 13 paid holidays
o 24 days annual leave (vacation) per year
o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits
o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks
o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents
Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
- Plan, facilitate, and deliver instruction in an advisory role during after-school meetings at target schools, including supervision of tutoring services.
- Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate curriculum aligned with college readiness and academic skill development, incorporating best practices from similar programs.
- Plan and coordinate academic enrichment activities, college visits, workshops, and other program events throughout the academic year.
- Assist in planning and facilitating student and parent orientation sessions.
- Provide group and individual advising to participants, including academic, career, and personal guidance.
- Develop and monitor individualized student success plans; administer and interpret assessments to support student growth.
- Conduct regular conferences with students and parents to review academic progress and program participation.
- Provide comprehensive college access support, including guidance on post-secondary options, admissions processes, and financial aid and scholarship applications.
- Assist students with researching, applying to, and enrolling in post-secondary institutions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant records, including tracking attendance, grades, academic progress, and participation in program activities.
- Utilize school and program data systems to monitor student performance, identify areas for growth, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with target school staff, teachers, and program personnel to coordinate services and support participant success.
- Obtain and manage student records, including transcripts, test scores, educational stipends, and required documentation for program participation and…
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