Academic Program Coordinator

Director, Upward Bound

Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates Upward Bound academic programs/activities using high school core curriculum programs and Federal guidelines to promote academic success for at-risk students. This position is funded through September 30, 2029.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Participates in planning and coordinates academic services for students, as determined by the Upward Bound Director, Upward Bound APC and Benton Harbor High School Curriculum Director, as warranted, and Counselors, and advises participants accordingly. 2. Evaluates students standardized test scores, high school records and course selections; ensures that students remain on core curriculum track; and reviews and revises participants Educational Development Plans (EDP) as necessary. 3. Identifies and selects students as potential Early/Middle College/Dual Enrollment participants based on college-entry assessment scores and academic record. 4. Monitors and documents participants academic progress towards high school graduation. 5. Coordinates individual tutoring needs to ensure participants growth in areas of deficiencies in core subjects and standardized tests. 6. Recommends, develops and assesses new academic support programs (such as workshops) or modifications to existing academic programs and activities to increase test scores, grade point averages, and retention. 7. Conducts academic and life skills workshops for participants and parents. 8. Coordinates the Upward Bound Summer Academic Institute Curriculum and grant requirements for summer program curriculum with the Benton Harbor School curriculum, as warranted; assists summer teachers with the development of curriculum and may teach core curriculum subjects. 9. Prepares special studies and/or reports associated with students academic progress. 10. Collect, manage, and maintain academic, demographic, and Upward Bound activity data that is to be reported on the Annual Performance Report as designated by the U.S. Department of Education 11. Provides Office Manager with participant academic records and information to be entered into participant database. 12. Conducts recruitment activities and interviews potential participants to determine academic and personal needs related to school completion and postsecondary enrollment, and makes referrals to the program director. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in education or related field required. Masters degree preferred. Teacher certification preferred. Minimum of three years experience in teaching, education development, or related programs required. Experience working with at-risk students required. Database management preferred and confidentiality required.

To provide the best service to our external and internal customers, all positions at Lake Michigan College require regular and predicable on-site attendance as an essential job functions. Under certain circumstances, the College may consider alternative work arrangements and will do so in compliance with and according to the parameters outlined in the Colleges Flexible Scheduling and Remote Work Options policy.

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.

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