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St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations. 

A dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community.  We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.   

Department: Upward Bound Program  

Title: Site Coordinator  

Location: Long Island City HS, SJU campus for meetings, etc.  

Job Description:  

Upward Bound is a federal grant program designed to increase the number of low-income and first-generation students who are prepared to graduate from high school and to enter and persist in post-secondary education. Upward Bound provides five-year grants partnerships to provide services at high poverty, underserved high schools. Upward Bound grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning in the ninth grade and following the cohort through their first year of college.  

Job Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Project Director with the implementation of goals and objectives  

• Be responsible for part-time staff supervision & coaching  

• Provide oversight of UB teaching staff at partner school  

• Aid with student/parent recruitment and outreach  

• Schedule & facilitate project support services and activities at the partner school  

• Coordinate program support with partners and SJU departments  

• Monitor student attendance & provide direct support (i.e.- SEIJ academic/ college & career planning)  

• Update project participants' files and the collection of project services data (i.e. attendance, event sign-in sheets, registration forms, etc.)  

• Serve project participants in developing and achieving skill areas identified in his/her PLP (Personalized Learning Plan)  

• Support in project reporting and capturing of required data  

• Engage regularly in various partner school committee meetings   

• Participate in training and supervision meetings as required  

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work, or other relevant discipline  

• At least three years of experience in working with disadvantaged student populations in a secondary or higher education setting  

• Experience in academic advising, tutoring, counseling, teaching, or student affairs; computer proficiency  

• Knowledge of the college application process and financial aid policies and regulations  

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $66,300. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.   

*Important Note- St. John’s is NOT an E-Verify Employer   

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events