Upward Bound Site Coordinator — Student Success Lead

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

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