Job Title: Upward Bound Project Coordinator
Department: UPWARD BOUND
Reports To: DIRECTOR OF UPWARD BOUND
FLSA: Non-Exempt
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded educational program that provides academic and counseling services to low-income and first-generation high school students in preparation for college. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
POSITION SUMMARY:
To identify, recruit, and provide services to a selected number of Upward Bound students within a six county area. The services provided include counseling in social, personal, and academic areas. These services are directed to promote the successful postsecondary placement for former Upward Bound students who have completed high school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Familiarize target school’s faculty and administrators to the project goals.
* Establish a working relationship with service agencies of the target area.
* Identify and select eligible participants for the project’s services.
* Counsel participants concerning educational goals.
* Provide career and institutional information that will best meet individual needs.
* Encourage completion of secondary school through motivational techniques.
* Provide institutional visits and career days.
* Aid participants in gaining admission to postsecondary institutions.
* Disseminate financial information and assist participant in securing adequate financial aid.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* High degree of professionalism and adherence to professional ethics.
* Teaching experience is preferred but not mandatory.
* Knowledge of academic resources, educational and financial aid strategies.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or pursuant of Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Education, Human Resources, or related field.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Ability to relate to school participants, teacher, counselors, and administrators in a positive manner.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Prior TRIO experience is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TO APPLY: Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; (4) unofficial transcripts from all degrees; and (5) a completed *Disclosure Statement. (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)
Applications should be sent electronically to Employment Services at es@ecok.edu. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.
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