Coordinator, Academic Achievers

Plans, develops, and delivers a year-round program of academic support and enrichment for ninththrough twelfth grade at-risk students enrolled at Warren G. Harding High School. Provides mentorship and monitors academic performance of students who matriculate to YSU. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies;

generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.

Recruits and monitors participants for Academic Achievers program.

Develops and delivers a summer residential program for students including development of all social, recreational, and cultural enrichment activities; coordinates with university constituents for collaborative activities; schedules and supervises living facilities and meals.

Develops and supervises year-round activities for participants including weekly after-school tutoring, Saturday enrichment programs, ACT preparation, college readiness workshops and cultural enrichment programs. Works with matriculated college students to support their academic progress and alignment with scholarship requirements.

Collaborates with university constituents on programming and events that mutually benefit student experiences and enhance educational enrichment.

Recruits, selects, supervises, and evaluates all student and professional educational staff for both year-round program and summer residential program.

Collaborates extensively with high school administration and faculty to promote the program to the student body, ensures appropriate selection of students and enhances the program's ability to support the high school curriculum.

Meets bi-monthly with each matriculated student to monitor academic performance in order to maintain scholarship eligibility, making referrals to academic and social support services as needed.

Makes recommendations for continuation of Resch Foundation scholarships for each matriculated YSU student.

Monitors scholarship expenditures versus future need, adjusts recruitment of students in the high school program to ensure scholarships do not exceed allotted yearly amount.

Proposes budget and monitors expenditures throughout the year.

Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.

Regularly communicates with supervisor and other “Experiential Learning and Engagement” staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.

Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.

Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.

Prepares for and attends events.

Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.

Assists with training new hires.

Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.

Computer and all other standard office equipment.

Typically, Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays as assigned.

Youngstown

Supervision is exercised over continuing education employees and student employees.

Director, Partnerships and Budget Administration, Honors College

None

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

• university policies and procedures*
• office practices and procedures
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