SEO Project Coordinator - Upward Bound Laramie County Coordinator

University of Wyoming•Laramie, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in UW’s Outreach Center at Laramie County Community College. This position will serve high school students in Cheyenne and Burns, WY. Under limited supervision, this position provides services to first generation and low-income high school students and their families to ensure academic success in high school and successful application to and graduation from college. The coordinator will design and implement academic, career, personal, college access, retention, and graduation, and financial aid and financial/economic literacy advising and programming. This position provides services under the federally-funded Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math/Science TRIO programs. PLEASE NOTE: Temporary relocation to the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY for seven weeks during June and July to participate in coordinating and implementing a residential summer academic program for participants is required. Housing and food costs are covered. This position is grant-funded and considered 'at-will' employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2 years work-related experience
Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP

Nice To Haves

Ability to recruit eligible and suitable participants for program participation and to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and school staff.
Knowledge of the barriers to academic success and college access commonly found among first generation/low-income students.
Experience designing, preparing, and delivering educational workshops and course curriculum.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Familiarity or experience working with federal educational grants under accountability standards.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to foster a productive and cooperative work environment.
Experience planning, organizing, and implementing both small- and large-scale events.
Proven ability to motivate students to undertake actions and activities that promote their academic and personal success
Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and comfortable learning new software.

Responsibilities

Independently recruit eligible and suitable first generation/low-income high school students for participation in this college preparatory program.
Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with teachers, administrators, and counselors in the schools served as well as with community agencies and state and federal agency staff serving low-income clients.
Design and provide grade-appropriate, individualized services, group workshops, and enrichments for eligible participants.
Collect, verify, and document extensive participant data and educational outcomes, including accurate data entry and organized participant file management.
Maintain confidentiality of student records as well as strict compliance with federal legislation and regulations, OMB directives, and UW and SEO policies and procedures.
Undertake small- and large-scale event planning and implementation and advertise program services and successes to the public.
Engage in planning and execution of Upward Bound’s six-week summer program and manage administrative, oversight, supervisory, and instructional duties for participants, which will require working additional evening and weekend hours on the UW campus in Laramie in June and July.
Provide training to program and activity support staff, and supervise hourly staff.
Serve on committees and represent the program at meetings and events.
Work effectively under distance supervision.
Travel by personal vehicle, in all seasons, within your service area to recruit and provide services to participants.
Successful candidates will be required to have access to a safe and reliable personal vehicle and will be reimbursed mileage for official travel to selected high schools in Cheyenne and Burns, WY.
After-school and some evening and weekend hours will be required to provide effective services during the academic year and more regularly during the summer residential program held on the UW campus in Laramie, WY.
Plan and administer specific initiatives and perform other duties as required.
In- and out-of-state overnight travel to professional conferences and trainings.

Benefits

Generous Retirement Contributions : The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage : Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs .
Paid Time Off : Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver : Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs : Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.

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