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Posting Details Position Information Position Title Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound - TRIO Work Location Springfield Campus Department TRIO HR Home Department 080125 TRIO Pay Grade 41 Proposed Salary $40,000 Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound primarily focuses on the recruitment and retention of high school students for the Upward Bound program. Operating within each of the 3 target schools on a weekly basis, the Academic Coordinator maintains close contact with the target schools’ administration, liaisons, counselors, and students and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Upward Bound curriculum including weekly meetings, Saturday Sessions, and individual student advising. The Academic Coordinator performs data collection and analysis of student participation and academics as well as stipend and tutoring management. This position also communicates with parents and families of participants frequently. The Academic Coordinator oversees the operation of the summer program and supervises summer program support staff and student employees.Description of Primary Duties The Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound primarily focuses on the recruitment and retention of high school students for the Upward Bound program. Operating within each of the 3 target schools on a weekly basis, the Academic Coordinator maintains close contact with the target schools’ administration, liaisons, counselors, and students and oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Upward Bound curriculum including weekly meetings, Saturday Sessions, and individual student advising. The Academic Coordinator performs data collection and analysis of student participation and academics as well as stipend and tutoring management. This position also communicates with parents and families of participants frequently. The Academic Coordinator oversees the operation of the summer program and supervises summer program support staff and student employees.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: A bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology or a closely related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.Experience: At least two years of experience in program planning, social work, and/or program management is required. At least one year of direct work experience with low income, first generation high school students is required. At least one year of teaching or counseling experience at the secondary or post-secondary level is preferred.Skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. A demonstrated ability to work well with students, teachers, community partners, and other educational personnel is required. A commitment to the target population and the principles of equal opportunity is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.Other: A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. The Academic Coordinator’s site location for work varies daily from the 3 target schools and MSU Main Campus. This is a set schedule on a weekly basis. This position requires working evenings and weekends occasionally. . Occasional out-of-town travel, including overnight stays, is required. A background similar to Upward Bound participants is preferred.#LI-CP1Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1167-coordinator-upward-bound-trio.htm Open Date 10/20/2023 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is November 20, 2023, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.Official transcripts required at time of hire.EO/AA and Diversity Statement `#Non Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20230273FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/71835 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

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