Academic Coach, Pre-College Programs

University of Rochester•Dewey, OK

7d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking an Academic Coach for its Pre-College Programs. This role is embedded in the university's commitment to Meliora - Ever Better, and upholds values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. The Academic Coach will provide support to underrepresented and/or underprivileged students and others in the community through academic, financial, personal, social, and career counseling. This position involves outreach, assessment of student needs, referral to university services, case management, record maintenance, and coordination with various campus offices. The coach will also assist with grant proposals, program planning, budget management, and ensuring a multicultural perspective in campus events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years relevant experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provides liaison support between academic projects within the College and Regional and or Nationally supported programs, targeting underrepresented and/or underprivileged students/others in the community.
Provides project support, including counseling, referrals and information on the support services available to address the special needs of the program or project.
Performs outreach efforts in communities to promote programs.
Provides academic, financial, personal, social, and career counseling to students in Opportunity Programs.
Assesses special needs of students to provide information and make referrals to University-wide services and programs.
Establishes and maintains a caseload of selected students/program participants on a regular basis.
Maintains confidential records and program statistics. Prepares and submits status reports.
Coordinates the program efforts of project members to provide support of the project, maintains working knowledge of the area(s) of expertise by reviewing research, attending meetings and seminars.
Assists the Director of the Program in planning and administration of grant proposals.
Assesses program prospects candidacy for the program.
Coordinates data and analysis for reporting or for publications/grant proposals or the like.
May serves as primary staff liaison to other campus offices by coordinating programs, activities and special events between the departments.
Ensures that a multi-cultural perspective is incorporated into the planning of campus-wide events.
Oversees and manages project budget. Provides financial reports.
Other duties as assigned.