University of Massachusetts Dartmouth · 20 hours ago
Program Coordinator - Upward Bound
Dartmouth, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$58K/yr - $72K/yrUniversity of Massachusetts Dartmouth is seeking a Program Coordinator for their Upward Bound Program, a grant-funded initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged high school students. The role involves developing and implementing academic support systems, supervising staff, and coordinating student activities to enhance educational outcomes.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Plans and implements academic tutoring and mentoring to meet the individual needs of the program’s students for the academic year component
Trains and supervises six- eight part-time tutor/mentors and one part time Master Tutor
Completes required program evaluations and submits them to the Upward Bound Office at the close of each school quarterly marking period
Reports quarterly on programmatic developments and curricula design
Travels between satellite programs at area schools and attends Saturday sessions
Conducts home visits and participates in parental conferences at the request of the Director
Acts as liaison between UMass Dartmouth and area high schools
Assists seniors and parents in completing all forms necessary for college admissions and financial aid
Tracks students’ post-secondary persistence rates
Develops academic programs for Saturday sessions in consultations with teachers and Director
Performs other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated experience in fields related to the objectives of the project and experience in similar projects
Demonstrated effectiveness in an educational setting working with minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds as described
Demonstrated sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience supervising others
Compassionate person capable of dealing successfully with teenage students in an understanding, firm, yet fair manner
Must have own transportation to travel between campus and high school sites
Ability to realize the educational and emotional needs of students
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to relate exceptionally well to students of diverse backgrounds, including staff members
Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of students from non-traditional backgrounds
Willingness to travel
Ability to maintain a system of communication between Program office, Program staff, tutor/mentors individual students and the peer leaders
Preferred
Knowledge of the service area public school system in regard to placement, continuation and successful completion
Master's degree
Benefits
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Company
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
UMass Dartmouth is a national research university committed to academic excellence.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christine Doyle
Interim CFO
David A. Gingerella, CPPO
Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance / CFO
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