Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science Coordinator

Montana Tech•Butte, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Montana Tech is seeking a full-time (12 months) coordinator to deliver college preparatory services to Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science students in Butte. The coordinator will be expected to be on Montana Tech's campus once per week and the remaining weekdays on-site at Butte's target high schools. The main duties of the position are: tutoring students, assisting students in college and scholarship applications, taking students on educational experiences, supporting students in goal setting, and maintaining paperwork on services provided to meet federal reporting requirements. The coordinator will also take an active role in planning and executing an intense 6-week summer academy for participants.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
Previous experience with 9th-12th grade students.
Previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.
Willing to travel frequently.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
High comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and the ability to work with various medias.

Nice To Haves

Clear understanding of Montana post-secondary educational opportunities, admission requirements, application procedures, and financial aid nuances.
Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting.
Experience in working with federal grants.
Background similar to participants.

Responsibilities

Develop, execute, monitor, and evaluate student service offerings and plan of operations for each high school.
Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting student participants.
Provide MTUB/UBMS information to target high schools.
Assist in assessing and prescribing a plan of project services for each participant.
Maintain a presence in target schools by recruiting students, conducting participant follow-ups, and meeting with appropriate school personnel.
Maintain and facilitate communication between project, participants, parents, and target schools.
Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement.
Contribute to the annual development and daily delivery of approved curriculum for program participants and/or program staff.
Deliver financial literacy services to students and their families.
Recruit, recommend for hiring, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate all tutors or referring tutor programs.
Establish and maintain a tutoring program when possible.
Seek professional development via trainings and engagement with professional associations.
Attend all Institute and program meetings at Montana Technological University.

Benefits

health, dental and vision insurance
mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution
partial tuition waiver
wellness program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
11 Holidays per year
3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children, doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
Life and Disability Insurance
Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.