POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Coordinator, Upward Bound - TRIO
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1167
GRADE 41
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director, TRIO – Upward Bound
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Coordinator, Upward Bound primarily focuses on the recruitment and retention of high school students for the Upward Bound program. The Coordinator, Upward Bound maintains close contact with the target schools’ administration, liaisons, counselors, and students and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students. The Coordinator, Upward Bound performs data collection and analysis, communicates with parent’s and families, and engages with the community. The Coordinator, Upward Bound oversees the operation of the summer program and supervises summer program support staff and student employees.
This is a grant-funded position and continuation of employment is dependent on continued grant funding.
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 preferred. At least one year of direct work experience with low income, first generation high school students is preferred. At least one year of teaching or counseling experience at the secondary or post-secondary 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 is required. The scope of the position requires working evenings and weekends. 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.
2. Plans and implements programming related to academic topics, financial aid literacy, and college admission and success.
3. Maintains regular contact and provides referral services to students.
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. Supervises 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 Coordinator, Upward Bound – TRIO is supervised by the Director, TRIO – Upward Bound..
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SEPTEMBER 2020
