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Job no: 514021
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions, Administrative & Office Support
OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator for Upward Bound Program (GRANT-FUNDED)
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU Cat. 13
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EEO STATUS: 3.2
JOB CODE: 014
REPORTS TO: Director of Upward Bound
SUPERVISES: Part time/temporary non-benefited staff, and students during the academic year and summer component and all academic and non-academic student activities in the absence of the Director.
MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $ ESU SALARY RANGES
BENEFITS: Benefits for ESU
SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Grant-Funded Integral position for a U.S. Department of Education funded Upward Bound Program Trio grant. This position is contingent upon grant funding. Develops implements and coordinates a student assessment system and plan of action to strengthen the students' academic skills, particularly in the areas of weakness identified through the assessment system. Evaluates all students periodically and documents their progress (using individual educational plans, IEP's) and maintains systematic records and produces reports on the program's academic support and instructional activities (both summer and academic year components). The Upward Bound Program works individually and in groups with educationally, economically and/or socially disadvantaged high school students to equip them with the skills and motivation necessary to successfully complete high school and be accepted into a post-secondary institution of higher education.
EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree with demonstrated experience in fields related to the objectives of the project and experience in similar projects.
EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated effectiveness in an educational setting working with minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds as described. Demonstrated sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience supervising others.
OTHER: Compassionate person capable of dealing successfully with teenage students in an understanding, firm, yet fair manner. Must have own transportation to travel between campus and high school sites.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.
Effective September 27, 2021, UMass Dartmouth requires that all members of the campus community are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Additionally, all members of the campus community must obtain a Covid-19 booster shot and provide proof when requested. Individuals who are not yet eligible to receive a booster shot must obtain one within 30 days from the date they become eligible.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
The deadline for INTERNAL applicants is May 31, 2022.
The review of applications will begin June 1, 2022.
Advertised: 16 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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