MSUAASF Range C - TRIO Upward Bound Program Coordinator

Metropolitan State University•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position within the Student Success Department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field, any Education area, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or Public/Non-profit Administration.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with underrepresented youth populations and/or experience in student services, human services, and educational services in a university, high school, or community agency setting.
At least one of the years must be experience in program coordinating or management.
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in working with high school students who are students of color, recent immigrants, first-generation college-bound students, and students coming from limited-income families.
Meet required criminal background checks to work within the school system.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree.
Previous experience with TRIO programs or related federal programs from the U.S Department of Education.
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and implement programming and activities.
Knowledge of experience using Student Access or relevant software applications for communication, record-keeping and documenting program and student activities.
Understanding and experience with STEM education and programs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Director to coordinate and implement the day-to-day operation of aspects and conditions of the Upward Bound grant proposals, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education and project grant award guidelines.
Work with school personnel to enroll eligible participants into the program.
Maintain student records and document services as required by the grant.
Maintains and expends funds in accordance with federal and state guidelines and within the established budget scope as established by the director.
Develop evaluation strategies to measure program and delivery of services effectiveness to enhance the quality of the program.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents