POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound - TRIO
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1167
GRADE 41
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, TRIO – Upward Bound
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound primarily focuses on the recruitment and retention of high school students for the Upward Bound program. Operating within each of the 3 target schools on a weekly basis, the Academic Coordinator maintains close contact with the target schools’ administration, liaisons, counselors, and students and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Upward Bound curriculum including weekly meetings, Saturday Sessions, and individual student advising. The Academic Coordinator performs data collection and analysis of student participation and academics as well as stipend and tutoring management. This position also communicates with parents and families of participants frequently. The Academic Coordinator oversees the operation of the summer program and supervises summer program support staff and student employees.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology or a closely related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience in program planning, social work, and/or program management is required. At least one year of direct work experience with low income, first generation high school students is required. At least one year of teaching or counseling experience at the secondary or postsecondary level is preferred.
Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A demonstrated ability to work well with students, teachers, community partners, and other educational personnel is required. A commitment to the target population and the principles of equal opportunity is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Other: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. The Academic Coordinator’s site location for work varies daily from the 3 target schools and MSU Main Campus. This is a set schedule on a weekly basis. This position requires working evenings and weekends occasionally. . Occasional out-of-town travel, including overnight stays, is required. A background similar to Upward Bound participants is preferred.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Leads efforts to recruit high school students to the Upward Bound program and serves as primary liaison in communication with target schools.2. Works with the Assistant Director/Director, TRIO – Upward Bound on planning and serves as the primary implementer of curriculum-based and activity-based programming including but not limited to: advising, weekly meetings, Saturday Sessions, cultural and social events, and college visits.
3. Maintains regular contact and provides referral services to students through advising and weekly meetings.
4. Oversees the Individual Educational Plan process.
5. Updates and maintains the student database and files with daily and weekly notes.
6. Assists the Director, TRIO – Upward Bound with developing the summer program and oversees daily summer program operations.
7. Assists in the supervision of graduate assistant, summer program support staff and student employees.
8. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
9. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
10. Supports the overall success of TRIO by performing all duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound – TRIO does not have any direct reports or supervise.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
OCTOBER 2023
