Coordinator

Arizona State University•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ASU TRIO Programs seeks a Coordinator for the Upward Bound Tolleson at Downtown (UBT) program. Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Coordinator develops, implements, and oversees secondary and postsecondary academic advising and financial assistance components; coordinates tutorial and lab activities and workshops; conducts academic testing; teaches College Planning courses; monitors participant academic progress; and prepares and conducts High School/College Success parent and participant conferences. The role also includes compiling and analyzing statistical data, supporting other ASU TRIO programs, and helping participants develop the skills and motivation to enter and complete secondary and postsecondary education. The position is based primarily at ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus, with work also occurring at approved target high schools in the Tolleson Union High School District and at off-campus events or other ASU campuses. It is a full-time position requiring at least 40 hours per week. The schedule varies by academic-year and summer components and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Reliable transportation is needed for travel to off-site project locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to work on weekends and evenings and follow an altered weekly schedule of at least 40 hours per week.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods, use a computer for extended periods, walk throughout campus in varying weather, climb stairs where there is no elevator, and move up to 35 pounds.
Reliable transportation is needed to travel to off-site project locations.
Ability to travel on buses to supervise participants on in-state or out-of-state field trips, when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with TRIO, educational equity organizations, or similar college-preparatory programs.
Experience working with high school students ages 13 to 19.
Experience with diverse populations, particularly people from low-income families and first-generation prospective college students.
Experience with students at high academic risk of failure and knowledge of high school curricula and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of financial aid, including FAFSA and scholarships.
Experience overcoming barriers similar to those faced by the program’s target population.
Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or a related field.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, social media, G Suite, and ASU computer systems such as PeopleSoft, Salesforce, Canvas, Zoom, and Slack.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to complete projects on time and work effectively under priority deadlines.
Grant-writing experience, preferably with federal grants.
Experience planning, scheduling, and supervising the work of others.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and implement the annual student recruitment cycle and orientation for program participants and parents.
Develop, implement, and oversee high school academic advising, including monitoring progress toward graduation and postsecondary admission requirements, supervising supplemental instruction, maintaining relationships with schools and postsecondary institutions, conducting academic progress meetings, maintaining academic files, advising staff on participants’ academic needs, and preparing academic data reports.
Coordinate tutorial and lab components and train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
Organize, coordinate, and conduct academic testing for participants; gather, evaluate, analyze, and report testing data.
Teach College Planning courses and prepare curricula, assignments, activities, and materials, including FAFSA and financial literacy content.
Plan and conduct enrichment activities to foster participants’ intellectual, cultural, social, and personal development and encourage postsecondary education.
Prepare and conduct High School/College Success parent and participant conferences and assist with parent and participant workshops.
Direct retention and tracking data-gathering activities for former participants, compile statistics, and prepare data-analysis reports.
Develop, implement, and oversee postsecondary academic advising and financial assistance components.
Assist the Program Director with proposals and reports for the U.S. Department of Education, ASU, and other organizations.
Present workshops to community, university, state, regional, and national audiences.
Serve on university committees and participate in professional organizations.
Research, develop, implement, and assess programs.
Develop budgets and monitor expenditures.
Supervise students and/or staff.
Develop and deliver presentations to groups.
Perform other related duties as assigned.