Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

Indian River State College; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Retirement Security

Paid vacation, personal, and sick leav

Perks & Discounts

Growth & Development

Job summary

Indian River State College is seeking an Academic Coordinator to provide academic counseling and oversee Upward Bound participants. You will develop programs, workshops, reports, and maintain student data to monitor progress.

You will supervise ETS instructors, tutors, and mentors, coordinating monthly meetings with teachers and counselors to align with program objectives. As a College employee, compliance with policies is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a related area.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience working for a federal grant program serving low-income and potential first-generation college-bound students.
• Knowledge of academic advising and college, career financial aid, and economic literacy activities and related services.
• Familiarity with EDGAR, OMB Circular A-21 and related regulations for grants.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work across multiple campuses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure program goals and guidelines are met, with regular reporting.
• Coordinate logistics for student transportation, facilities, and equipment for events.
• Plan, evaluate, and enhance program effectiveness with the team and Program Director.
• Collect, manage, and analyze program data to track performance and outcomes.
• Advise students on middle/high school and college pathways to ensure success.

Skills

Academic advising

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Organization

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Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job description

Indian River State College is seeking an Academic Coordinator to provide academic counseling and oversee Upward Bound participants. You will develop programs, workshops, reports, and maintain student data to monitor progress.

You will supervise ETS instructors, tutors, and mentors, coordinating monthly meetings with teachers and counselors to align with program objectives. As a College employee, compliance with policies is mandatory.