Academic Coach, Pre-College Programs

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a program support role focused on counseling and outreach to underrepresented students within College initiatives.

The position involves liaison work, referrals to campus services, and data/reporting duties to support grant-administered programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides liaison support between academic projects and programs, targeting underrepresented students.
• Offers counseling, referrals and information on support services available to address program needs.
• Performs outreach to promote programs.
• Oversees program budget and prepares status reports.

Skills

Counseling

Budget management

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years related experience

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 244 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 200218 Kearns Center Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 109 H Compensation Range: $27.16 - $38.03 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provides liaison support between academic projects within the College and Regional and or Nationally supported programs, targeting underrepresented and/or underprivileged students/others in the community.
• Provides project support, including counseling, referrals and information on the support services available to address the special needs of the program or project.
• Performs outreach efforts in communities to promote programs.

Essential Functions

• Provides academic, financial, personal, social, and career counseling to students in Opportunity Programs.
• Assesses special needs of students to provide information and make referrals to University-wide services and programs.
• Establishes and maintains a caseload of selected students/program participants on a regular basis.
• Maintains confidential records and program statistics.
• Prepares and submits status reports.
• Coordinated the program efforts of project members to provide support of the project, maintains working knowledge of the area(s) of expertise by reviewing research, attending meetings and seminars.
• Assists the Director of the Program in planning and administration of grant proposals.
• Assesses program prospects candidacy for the program.
• Coordinates data and analysis for reporting or for publications/grant proposals or the like.
• May serves as primary staff liaison to other campus offices by coordinating programs, activities and special events between the departments.
• Ensures that a multi-cultural perspective is incorporated into the planning of campus-wide events.
• Oversees and manages project budget.
• Provides financial reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years relevant experience required; Master's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.