Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

Uniglobalcareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's University seeks a Site Coordinator for the Upward Bound program in New York, NY. This federally funded initiative supports low-income and first-generation students as they prepare for high school graduation and continued college participation.

The Site Coordinator will coordinate services, supporting outreach efforts and helping participants navigate academic advising, counseling, and college readiness processes. Collaboration with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with disadvantaged student populations.
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student affairs.
• Knowledge of the college application process.
• Knowledge of financial aid processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with program operations.
• Supervise staff involved with the Upward Bound program.
• Support student recruitment and outreach activities.
• Coordinate support services for participating student populations.
• Monitor student attendance and college and career planning activities.
• Maintain participant records and documentation.
• Support reporting and data collection.

Skills

Disadvantaged students

Academic advising

Counseling

Student affairs

Data reporting

Outreach

Recruitment

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

This employer operates 2 active branch campuses in 2 countries (since 1995)

OVERVIEW St. John's University is seeking a Site Coordinator for the Upward Bound program in New York, New York. This federally funded initiative supports low-income and first-generation student populations as they prepare for high school graduation and continued college participation. The role focuses on coordinating services, supporting outreach efforts, and helping participants navigate academic and college readiness processes. The position requires experience working with disadvantaged student populations and a strong understanding of academic advising, counseling, and student affairs. The Site Coordinator will collaborate with program leadership and contribute to student support, reporting, and program operations.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with program operations
• Supervise staff involved with the Upward Bound program
• Support student recruitment and outreach activities
• Coordinate support services for participating student populations
• Monitor student attendance and college and career planning activities
• Maintain participant records and documentation
• Support reporting and data collection

Requirements

Help guide participants through the college application and financial aid process

Requirements

• Experience working with disadvantaged student populations
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student affairs
• Knowledge of the college application process
• Knowledge of financial aid processes WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Programs like Upward Bound play an important role in supporting student success and expanding access to higher education opportunities. This position contributes to academic preparation, college readiness, and ongoing advising efforts that help participants move upward toward their educational goals. The Site Coordinator helps ensure that students receive consistent support, access to resources, and guidance throughout their academic journey. Strong coordination and student-centered communication can make a meaningful difference in persistence and college readiness outcomes.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight direct experience supporting student populations in educational or community-based settings
• Include examples of academic advising, counseling, or student affairs

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate familiarity with college admissions and financial aid procedures
• Emphasize organizational skills related to records management, reporting, and data collection
• Share examples of outreach, recruitment, or student engagement work
• Tailor your resume to show experience supporting upward educational achievement and college readiness initiatives