Upward Bound Student Development Coordinator

Vermont State Colleges System•Castleton, VT

19h•$40,000 - $44,000

About The Position

Coordinates or provides tutoring, counseling, and academic support services for Upward Bound students during the academic year and summer programs. The position supports students’ academic, personal, and life skills development through counseling, learning plans, college and financial aid guidance, career exploration, student activities, and post-secondary placement assistance. The coordinator assists with student recruitment, eligibility assessment, program planning, summer program implementation, residential counseling during the six-week campus academic program, and routine program administration, recordkeeping, and grant-related reporting. The role works with students and families, schools, University staff, and community service providers, and represents the program while providing inclusive customer service across multiple communication channels. Direct supervision is received from the Director of Upward Bound. The position provides partial administrative and functional supervision of summer student workers. The position is budgeted at $40,000–$44,000 per year and is exempt.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, behavioral sciences, a related field, or another appropriate discipline, or a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
Two to four years of relevant counseling or teaching experience, or a combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and skills.
Knowledge and skills relevant to counseling, working with community action agencies, educational program design, and post-secondary opportunities and admissions processes.
Experience working in a high school setting or providing basic personal and academic counseling.
Knowledge of community resources and agencies related to student needs.
Familiarity with post-secondary and financial aid application processes and college readiness activities.
Understanding of the psychological and cultural characteristics of economically and educationally disadvantaged students, particularly in a rural setting.
Excellent counseling skills.
Good planning, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Record of accountability and follow-through, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to serve as a program representative and work effectively with students, parents, secondary and post-secondary school personnel, community and funding agencies, and College personnel, including through individual counseling, coordination, and public presentations.
Positive attitude regarding Vermont State University and a desire to improve student outcomes.
Ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and/or provide individual tutoring and counseling to eligible students during the academic year and as a daily part of summer programs.
Assess students’ academic, personal, and life skills through high school and home visits; maintain communication among the home, school, and Upward Bound Office; develop, maintain, and monitor personal learning plans.
Provide college selection and financial aid counseling to eligible high school seniors, including college and college-fair visits, application assistance, and financial aid counseling.
Assist in developing and implementing career exploration, including inventories, values clarification, résumé writing, and matching interests to summer internships and future college majors or minors.
Assist with open houses, parent nights, and other events at participating target schools.
Coordinate student activities, including community service projects, college fairs and visits, leadership conferences, and other student development conferences or activities.
Assist with planning Saturday Sessions, including workshops and student activities that enhance student development.
Develop and maintain resource lists for social and educational services and referrals.
Assist with student recruitment, eligibility assessment, program planning, and preparation and implementation of the summer program.
Provide residential counseling and support to students and staff during the six-week campus academic program.
Assist with post-secondary placement and support students and families through college and financial aid applications.
Demonstrate inclusivity and provide customer service in person and through telephone, email, video calls, live chat, text, and other modalities.
Compile and maintain records of program participants and activities; perform routine administrative tasks and prepare reports related to grant funding.
Confer regularly with Upward Bound and other University staff and community service providers.
Attend relevant local, regional, and national professional meetings.
Perform related tasks as assigned.
Provide partial administrative and functional supervision of summer student workers.