Upward Bound Coordinator

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs • Leadville, CO

96d • $55,684 - $61,871

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Upward Bound Director, the Upward Bound Coordinator provides technical/professional support for a program grant. The position mentors and monitors student program participants and works intensively with their families to prepare students for entry into post-secondary education. This position counsels, tutors, mentors, and coaches socially, economically and educationally disadvantaged students and their families; administers and interprets assessments; conducts workshops; assists in design and implementation of programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in teaching and/or counseling (TRIO experience preferred) in at least 6 of the following areas: curriculum development, K-12 teaching, learning styles, study skills, learning disabilities, individualized learning plans, competency-based instruction, computer-assisted instruction, one-on-one instruction or tutoring, administration and interpretation of assessments, mentoring, English as a second language instruction, intensive reading instruction.
• Knowledge of special educational programs, especially those benefiting socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged students.
• Ability to counsel, tutor, mentor, and coach socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged students and their families.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project services at office location and school sites.
• Conduct workshops for participants.
• Organize financial aid and other workshops for participants.
• Interview students and prospective students and give advice regarding application process, program requirements, course requirements, etc.
• Monitor students’ attendance, behavior, grades, tests scores, and credits earned; implement improvement strategies and action plans.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and project files.
• Assess family needs; make appropriate referrals and linkages for family support and prevention services.
• Keep a regular schedule of home visits with Upward Bound families.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Assist in design and implement with the Director, programs, projects, and summer programming.
• Provides personal support for individual students.
• Maintain a congenial, supportive, and accepting approach when working with participants.
• Provide academic advising for students.
• Resolve individual admission problems with students and staff.
• Provide information regarding careers, postsecondary programs, and financial aid to program participants.
• Record management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Pet insurance
• Retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual & sick time
• Mental health resources
• Healthy lifestyle benefits
• Affordable transitional housing may be available based on eligibility and availability
• Relocation if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree