Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

St. John; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University in New York invites applications for a Site Coordinator in the Upward Bound program.

This federal grant program supports low-income and first-generation students from ninth grade through their first year of college; the site coordinator will help implement goals, supervise staff, and coordinate teaching and support services at the partner school. The role requires a master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, or related field, plus three+ years working with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work, or related field.
• Three+ years of experience with disadvantaged student populations in secondary or higher education.
• Experience in academic advising, tutoring, counseling, teaching, or student affairs; computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of college application process and financial aid policies/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with implementing goals and objectives.
• Supervise and coach part-time staff.
• Oversee UB teaching staff at partner school.
• Assist with student and parent recruitment and outreach.
• Schedule and facilitate project support services and activities at the partner school.
• Coordinate program support with partners and SJU departments.
• Monitor student attendance and provide direct support for academic, college, and career planning.
• Update participant files and collect project data (attendance, sign-in, registration).
• Help participants develop and achieve skills outlined in their PLP.
• Support project reporting and data capture.
• Participate in partner school committee meetings.
• Attend training and supervision meetings as required.

Skills

Disadvantaged students experience

Academic advising

Financial aid knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work, or other relevant discipline

Job description

Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

St. John's, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses;international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; andParis, France; and study abroad locations around the world. ThePrinceton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize theUniversity's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamicinternship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, anddiverse study abroad offerings. St. John's University offers morethan 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six collegesand schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. TheUniversity is accredited by the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation and 12 other major academic and professionalassociations.

A dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is at the heart ofour mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John's iscommitted to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellenceto ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of allmembers of our community. We will become an even strongeruniversity as we enhance equity at every level of our institution.Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed forleadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department: Upward Bound Program

Title: Site Coordinator

Location: Long Island City HS, SJU campus formaetings, etc.

Job Description:

Upward Bound is a federal grant program designed to increase thenumber of low-income and first-generation students who are preparedto graduate from high school and to enter and persist inpost-secondary education. Upward Bound provides five-year grantspartnerships to provide services at high poverty, underserved highschools. Upward Bound grantees serve an entire cohort of studentsbeginning in the ninth grade and following the cohort through theirfirst year of college.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Director with the implementation of goals and objectives
• Be responsible for part-time staff supervision & coaching
• Provide oversight of UB teaching staff at partner school
• Aid with student/parent recruitment and outreach
• Schedule & facilitate project support services and activitiesat the partner school
• Coordinate program support with partners and SJU departments
• Monitor student attendance & provide direct support (i.e.- SEIJacademic/ college & career planning)
• Update project participants' files and the collection of projectservices data (i.e. attendance, event sign-in sheets, registrationforms, etc.)
• Serve project participants in developing and achieving skill areasidentified in his/her PLP (Personalized Learning Plan)
• Support in project reporting and capturing of required data
• Engage regularly in various partner school committee meetings
• Participate in training and supervision meetings as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work,or other relevant discipline
• At least three years of experience in working with disadvantagedstudent populations in a secondary or higher educationsetting
• Experience in academic advising, tutoring, counseling, teaching, orstudent affairs; computer proficiency
• Knowledge of the college application process and financial aidpolicies and regulations

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salaryfor this position is $66,300.

*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-VerifyEmployer

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingentupon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremelycomprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of ourworkforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental,life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission,generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program,and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can alsoenjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, diningfacilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John'sUniversity of satisfactory references, verification of employmentand education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration without regard torace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with adisability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristicprotected by law.