Academic Support Coordinator II, Project EDGE/TRiO Programs

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UCF's TRiO Programs Project EDGE is seeking an Academic Support Coordinator II to work with students in grades 9–12 at Edgewater High School. The role provides academic advising and other support to encourage high school completion and facilitate postsecondary enrollment, including college, vocational programs, and career academies. Services are delivered virtually and in person, primarily across UCF's Main Campus and Edgewater High School. The position supports Project EDGE's mission to recruit and retain participants, help them graduate from high school, and prepare them for postsecondary admission and graduation. The coordinator works with the Manager to meet program objectives and improve service delivery. The role also supports the academic-year and summer programs, student outreach and enrollment, family engagement, and student leadership and development. This is a Contracts & Grants-funded position; employment is subject to funding availability. On-site presence is essential, and the successful candidate must be able to work at both designated locations and hold a valid Class E driver's license.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals sponsored by another employer are not available.
Must complete a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Clearinghouse before employment.
Valid Class E driver's license required; the role may involve driving to locations on and off campus for University business.
Must be available and willing to work on-site at both UCF's Main Campus and Edgewater High School as operational needs require; on-site presence is an essential function.
UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the job posting explicitly states otherwise.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with TRiO or other federally funded student support programs.
Experience working with high school-aged students in a classroom setting or providing additional student support services.
Background in teaching, academic advising, guidance counseling, or youth development.
Experience designing and facilitating workshops, presentations, or college-readiness programming.
Familiarity with student information systems such as Blumen or Skyward.
Initiative and creativity in supporting program goals.

Responsibilities

Deliver services to program participants virtually and in person at Edgewater High School, in alignment with program goals, and collaborate with the Manager to meet objectives and improve service delivery.
Track students' academic progress, advise on course selection and graduation requirements, and develop and monitor Individual Academic Plans (IAPs).
Review report cards and academic performance and create tailored academic success plans.
Design and deliver college-readiness curriculum and workshops on college access, financial literacy, career exploration, and family engagement.
Research higher education trends and use current information to support evidence-based decision-making for student success.
Maintain accurate student records, update participation data in the Blumen database, and document student involvement in project services.
Analyze data and prepare monthly reports for the Manager on program progress and areas for improvement.
Coordinate and participate in academic, social, and cultural events, including college tours, community service, and leadership activities.
Develop and supervise the student leadership committee to support student engagement and personal development.
Assist with planning and executing academic-year and summer programs.
Develop and distribute a monthly program newsletter for students and parents.
Implement recruitment, orientation, interviews, and intake processes to enroll the required number of students as mandated by the Department of Education.
Build and maintain relationships with target schools, community stakeholders, and families to support outreach.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director.