Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

Independence Community College•Independence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Community College (ICC) seeks applications for the position of Academic Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program whose purpose is to identify, select, and assist high school students with academic potential. The Academic Coordinator facilitates school, family and community support for Upward Bound participants and develops curriculum and student academic programs. This individual serves as an academic advisor to Upward Bound students and reports to the Upward Bound Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
Knowledge of issues affecting the academic potential of low income, potential first-generation college bound youth.
Ability to coordinate academic support programs for the target population.
Must be able to work with supervision and independently.
Must be organized.
Must be comfortable designing and implementing academic curriculum and support services.
Either a copy of, or authorization for, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) is required.
Must maintain a valid driver's license throughout position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Previous experience working with students and school personnel

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct bi-monthly site visits and lesson plans at all target schools
Plan and conduct monthly workshops
Plan and conduct campus visits and career/cultural trips
Plan and oversee academic component, tutoring, etc. of summer program
Plan and provide intensive personalized advising services to high school seniors
Communicate and meet regularly w/ counselors and school staff at all target schools
Recruit for program year round, including attending special recruiting events at target schools and in community
Assist with the intake process for new students
Monitor students’ academic progress, including monthly grade checks, and refer students to tutoring as needed
Oversee tutoring
Conduct bi-annual SPS (Student Plan for Success) meetings with students individually
Conduct student/parent progress meetings once per semester
Conduct exit interviews with graduates
Track prior participants
Regularly evaluate program and services provided
Assist with future planning
Document all contacts and services provided
Seek and attend professional development opportunities annually
Other duties as assigned
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community
Assure timeliness of reports and communications with information management skills
Collaborative, collegial, and responsible work habits
High degree of ethical standards, including adherence to general rules of safety, confidentiality, procedures, and fair labor standards
Commitment to high professional standard, including professional growth
Time management skills and a high degree of organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple deadlines, tasks, projects and assignments.
Competency at filing and bookkeeping procedures
Electronic media literacy, including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher)