Working Position Title Coordinator, Upward Bound, Precollegiate Program (Multiple Positions)
Classification Coordinator
Position Number 00032524
Open Date 05/15/2024
Close Date
Priority Review Date 05/24/2024
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Exempt
Job code 1240SPS04
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Precollegiate-Upward Bound
College/Unit P20 Initiatives Network
Division Outreach Engagemt Regl Dev Dv
Location GN D
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/precollegiate/upward-bound/index.shtml

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes major role in the identification, recruitment, selection, and orientation of students.
• Conducts exit interviews with all graduates and students who leave the program prior to graduation; and writes final summary reports for all students.
• Assists with the preparation of the annual performance report.
• Coordinates After-school and Summer Program Activities
• Assumes primary responsibility for the development and compilation of relevant student performance data and statistics for the purposes of student placement as well as for use in proposal and report development.
• Assumes primary responsibility for the placement of students in classes, matching students with tutors and mentors, and referrals to special assistance personnel. Responsible for the specific design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Academic Guidance, Personal Counseling, Career Planning, and College Placement program components, particularly the Bridge/Transition components in both the residential summer and the academic year sessions.
• Assists in the design and monitoring of the academic curriculum.
• Conducts the orientation and training for summer residential staff.
• Assist in the supervision of summer residential staff, tutors, and the academic year and summer session instructors.
• Provides students with academic guidance, pre-college selection, transition preparation, college placement, financial aid assistance, alumni follow-up, and related activities.
• Conducts appropriate workshops for parents.
• Conducts the program's alumni follow-up and monitoring component; maintains contact with colleges and universities where students have been placed; and compiles appropriate reports and studies regarding program alumni.
• Assumes key share of responsibility for the overall administration of the Upward Bound Program, and performs other duties as required by the Executive Director.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)
Specialty Factors (Civil Service)
Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

1. Bachelor's Degree*
2. Additional education or other formal training in an area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.*
3. Demonstrated work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.*
4. Minimum of one year of full-time experience working with middle, high school or college students

Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Master's in education
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Min of one (1) six-week summer residential experience working with students and staff
• Professional work experience within TRIO or similar programs;
• Background similar to student population to be served including from low-income family or first in immediate family to attend college.

Physical demands/requirements

• Required to work late evenings and some Saturdays.
• Must be available to reside in the residence hall part time, including overnights during the six week summer session.
• Ability to ride bus for long periods of time including overnight on trips to visit colleges.
• Ability to conduct walking tours of campus.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 06/01/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 1.00
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; evenings and weekends as needed; overnight residential stay during summer program
Salary $48,000 - $52,500
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2000.00 - $2187.50
Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Writing Sample
• Unofficial Transcript

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77841
Is Background Check Required? Yes
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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