Pre-College Academic Coach & Student Advocate

University of Rochester; Dewey (OK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated coordinator to support College programs and regional/national initiatives focused on underrepresented populations. You will counsel students, coordinate outreach, and manage project activities end-to-end.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position within the 200218 Kearns Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• 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.
• Coordinates 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

University of Rochester in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated coordinator to support College programs and regional/national initiatives focused on underrepresented populations. You will counsel students, coordinate outreach, and manage project activities end-to-end.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s degree preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position within the 200218 Kearns Center.