Program Coordinator- Upward Bound

TITLE: Upward Bound Program Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

REPORTS TO: Upward Bound Director

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Upward Bound is a data-driven college access program that helps students learn communities and the whole school. This program will work with students at Franklin County High School and Western Hills High School in Frankfort, KY during both the summer and academic year. During the summer, students reside on the campus of Kentucky State University for a six-week summer program with a three-week residential component.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement program components, including cultural, social, and academic activities; oversee collection and analysis of program data (quantitative and qualitative) to evaluate progress toward objectives and prepare required federal, institutional, and program reports.
• Assist with the coordination of instructional and support staff, including participation in recruitment, training, and performance oversight, in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records, including U.S. Department of Education required documentation, academic progress, class attendance, and counseling contacts.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group academic workshops and educational programs, exercising discretion and judgment in aligning activities with grant requirements and participant needs.
• Design and coordinate college exploratory tours (including overnight trips) and cultural enrichment opportunities to support academic and social development.
• Collect and enter student data into required databases, such as Banner student information system and Blumen database.
• Support student academic planning and monitor progress by reviewing academic records and coordinating with parents, teachers, counselors, and students.
• The Program Coordinator is responsible for other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Experience working with low-income/first generation youth.
• Experience working with college access programs preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with individuals of diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Applicants who were also TRIO students and/or from first generation/low-income backgrounds are desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Knowledgeable and able to utilize Microsoft Office and other computer software.
• A willingness to work evenings and weekends is required.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in program planning, compliance, and evaluation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

OTHER DUTIES:

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of education, counseling, social work, social sciences, public administration, communication or related field.
• Master’s degree in counseling, education, social sciences, public administration, communication, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with low-income and/or first-generation populations required.
• Experience working with middle and/or high school students and/or prior TRIO experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of current computer technology and database management.

Licensing and Certifications: NA

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A willingness to work evenings and weekends throughout the year.
• Light to medium lifting required.
• Will work mostly in an office and school setting.
• Occasional travel, including overnight trips, required.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.