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Assistant Director Upward Bound

Olmos Park, TX

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Upward Bound Time Type: Full time Compensation: $49,848.43-$62,310.54 Please note, starting ... Leads academic advising efforts on projects, including the design of curriculum for use within ...

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Upward Bound Advisors are educational professionals who support and guide high school students, particularly those from low-income families or who would be the first in their families to attend college. They work within the federally funded Upward Bound program to help students prepare for postsecondary education by providing academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, and assistance with college applications and financial aid. Advisors also organize workshops, campus visits, and enrichment activities to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for college success.

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Upward Bound Advisors often encounter challenges such as addressing academic or personal barriers faced by first-generation or low-income students. These can include lack of motivation, limited parental involvement, or unfamiliarity with the college application process. Advisors can address these challenges by building strong relationships with students, providing consistent mentoring, and collaborating with teachers and families to create tailored support plans. Additionally, staying informed about college admissions and financial aid resources helps advisors effectively guide students through each step.

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Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

St. John's University

Queens, NY • On-site

$66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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7.8

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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 schooland to enter and persist in post-secondary education. Upward Bound provides five-year grants partnerships to provide services athigh 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 andobjectives

  • Be responsible for part-time staff supervision & coaching

  • Provide oversight of UB teaching staff at partner school

  • Aidwith student/parent recruitment and outreach

  • Schedule &facilitateproject 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' filesand the collection of project services data (i.e. attendance, eventsign-insheets, registrationforms,etc.)

  • Serveproject participants in developing and achieving skillareasidentifiedin his/her PLP (PersonalizedLearningPlan)

  • Supportin project reporting andcapturingof required data

  • Engage regularly in various partner school committee meetings

  • Participate in training and supervision meetings asrequired

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; computerproficiency

  • 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
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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