Academic Coordinator (Crawford and Chadron HS)

Peru State College; Chadron (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peru State College is seeking an Academic Coordinator to support students at Crawford and Chadron High Schools. You will assist with information distribution, selection processes, and provide academic guidance to help students progress toward post-secondary education.

Responsibilities include tutoring coordination, college admissions support, and organizing summer curriculum and activities. Occasional travel to partner sites may be required, with a focus on outreach and participant success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disadvantaged populations or youth counseling.
• Experience teaching, training, or counseling.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with distribution of program information and participant selection in Crawford High School and Chadron High School.
• Provide academic support to program participants and coordinate tutoring curriculum.
• Provide academic advising and assist with college admissions and financial aid.
• Contribute to Summer curriculum planning and Summer program activities.
• Participate in college campus tours and collect program data.

Skills

Disadvantaged populations counseling

Teaching/training/counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Coordinator (Crawford and Chadron HS)

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.

Job Title Academic Coordinator (Crawford and Chadron HS)

Nature of Work

Assists and prepares eligible high school students for successful completion of high school and transition to post-secondary education. Creates and provides programming for participants and prepares reports as assigned.

Examples of Work Performed

Essential Duties:

• 1. Assist with distribution of program information and participant selection in Crawford High School and Chadron High School
• a. Conduct workshops and information sessions for students, parents, teachers, counselors and administrators and inform them of program services/activities, objectives and eligibility criteria
• b. Accept referrals from counselors, teachers and community agency personnel
• c. Meet with each applicant to discuss student’s reason for applying, interests and attitudes toward education and career goals
• d. Review applications, confer with the Director and school counselors/teachers and compile a final roster of accepted students and alternates along with the rationale for accepting each
• 2. Provide program services to participants
• a. Provide academic support to program participants to deal with immediate problems and overcome academic deficiencies
• b. Monitor participant progress and coordinate tutoring curriculum for each participant
• c. Conduct individualized sessions to help participants overcome problems affecting performance and retention
• d. Provide academic advising in the areas of long range academic and career planning, class selection, resolution of academic problems, preparation for high school
• e. Counsels UB students regarding realistic college choices and assists them in gaining admission and obtaining financial aid or other needed services
• f. Conduct periodic group meetings for all program participants
• g. Along with the Director and teachers from the school, finalize a Summer curriculum, identify student needs, develop a Summer Individualized Education Plan and assist with the 6-week Summer program
• h. Participate in college campus tours
• Secondary Duties:
• 1. Gather and process participant information
• 2. Assists with the APR , Annual Performance Report
• 3. Contributes in hiring teachers for summer residential program; interviews and recommends final selection
• 4. Occasional travel and driving during the academic year. Extensive travel and driving during the UB summer program and trip
• 5. Contribute to teaching responsibilities during summer program
• 6. Other duties as assigned by Project Director

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with disadvantaged populations or youth counseling

Experience teaching, training, or counseling

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

Successful background records check

Satisfactory evaluation of driving record

Salary Information

Salary Information $47,000-$50,000

FTE

1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Status

Union Status NSCPA

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Number

Posting Number PS1709P

Desired Start Date

Open Date

Open Date 07/23/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

General Information

EEO Statement

The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you available to work in person at Chadron Public High-school and Crawford Public High-school?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * This position requires occasional evening and weekend are you available to work evening and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid Driver's License or the ability to obtain one?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience in administration of programs serving the educationally or economically disadvantaged.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your teaching philosophy.

  (Open Ended Question)