Upward Bound Site Coordinator - Education Program

St. John's University; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Tuition remission

Generous 403(b) employer contribution

Employee assistance program

Liberal paid time off policies

Performing arts

Libraries

Bookstores

Dining facilities

Campus recreation

Sporting events

Job summary

St. John’s University, a Catholic Vincentian institution with campuses in New York City and international locations, seeks a Site Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program.

The role supports low‑income, first‑generation students through college readiness services at Long Island City HS, with meetings on the SJU campus as needed. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and at least three years’ experience in education or counseling, with strong collaboration skills to work with partner schools

Qualifications

• Experience working with disadvantaged student populations in secondary or higher education.
• Knowledge of the college application process and financial aid policies and regulations.
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student affairs.
• Computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director with the implementation of goals and objectives
• 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 activities at the partner school
• Coordinate program support with partners and SJU departments
• Monitor student attendance & provide direct support (i.e. SEIJ academic/college & career planning)
• Update project participants' files and the collection of project services data (i.e. attendance, event sign‑in sheets, registration forms etc.)
• Serve project participants in developing and achieving skill areas identified in his/her PLP (Personalized Learning Plan)
• Support in project reporting and capturing of required data
• Participate regularly in various partner school committee meetings
• Participate in training and supervision meetings as required

Skills

Counseling skills

Student advising

Tutoring

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Job description

St. John’s University, a Catholic Vincentian institution with campuses in New York City and international locations, seeks a Site Coordinator for the Upward Bound Program.

The role supports low‑income, first‑generation students through college readiness services at Long Island City HS, with meetings on the SJU campus as needed. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and at least three years’ experience in education or counseling, with strong collaboration skills to work with partner schools