Upward Bound Program Coordinator (LOA)
Upward Bound Program Coordinator (LOA)
This is a Temporary Contract with full time hours, (38 hours/week) benefits that may turn into a full time position. Training and access will be provided. You will have a workspace at 2-3 Upward Bound CCSD school sites and a work space at UNLV located in the Student Service Complex (SSC A301/317. Work equipment will also be provided to assist you with meeting your job responsibilities. The salary for this position will be $48,000.
The UNLV TRIO Upward Bound program prepares high school students in grades 9 through 12 for college by strengthening math, science, English, and foreign language skills. The program provides free services to eligible participants with the skills necessary to successfully pursue and complete post-secondary education.
Upward Bound Program Coordinator - Job Functions
- Manage and facilitate a UB/UBMS grant of 70 - 100 CCSD High school students
- Outreach/recruit and service UB participants at CCSD Target schools in college preparation
- Assist with college applications, FAFSA, and applying for scholarships
- Provide career, academic and financial counseling and referrals for program participants
- Maintain needed program records and documentation of services provided to meet federal objectives
- Maintain, review, and evaluate student progress reports per federal legislation and regulations
- Submit periodic services evaluations and/or recommendations to the Program Director
- Establish working relationships with CCSD Administrators, University faculty and staff for the purpose of referrals and gaining and disseminating needed information on program participants
- Work 2 Saturdays a month during our Saturday Academy Workshops at UNLV
- Assist with the UBMSC 5-Week Summer Residential Program
- Supervise students during out-of-state college tours
- Supervise students during community service and enrichment fieldtrips
- Conduct virtual academic presentations and counselling sessions
- Submitting weekly reports and documenting services provided in our database
- Resume Building and Career Exploration
- Writing student letters of recommendations for scholarships, colleges, and jobs
- Assist with special projects
Qualifications
Education: Minimum--Bachelor's degree; Preferred--Major in Education or related field
Requirements:
Minimum--Ability to pass a CCSD Background Check, ability to drive and maintain a valid Driver's License, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail; advanced computer skills (Google Docs, Canvas, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite). The incumbent must be able to work on Saturdays.
Preferred--Prior TRIO or related experience; advising and counseling secondary students, working with low-income and first-generation students, experience in/working knowledge of CCSD, experience with financial aid and college admissions, and experience with remote services and content delivery through Canvas and Google platforms, ability to relate to students/instructors/counselors/administrators in a positive manner, ability to speak Spanish.
Anyone who is interested and qualified should email a resume with a letter of interest to Geannine.jordan@unlv.edu.