Upward Bound Programs School Success Coordinator at Reading High School

Penn State University; Penn (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is looking for a part-time School Success Coordinator in Westmoreland County. This position involves gathering necessary paperwork for the Upward Bound Programs and assisting full-time staff with students attending Reading High School.

Applicants must be current employees in the Reading School District and must complete required background checks. Approval for remote or hybrid work is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Must be a current person working within the Reading School District.
• Required clearances include PA State Police Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide required program paperwork and documentation for students.
• Work closely with Upward Bound Programs staff.

Job description

Job Description & Position Requirements

This is a part-time position funded for approximately 10-12 hours per month. The position includes gathering and providing all required program paperwork and documentation to the Upward Bound Programs full‑time staff member working with UB and UB Math & Science (UBMS) students who attend Reading High School. Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. Penn State University currently has been awarded five UB/UBMS grants. The School Success Coordinator must be a current person working within the Reading School District.

Required Clearances and Background Checks

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

Remote and Hybrid Work

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.