Rock Valley College · 1 week ago
TRiO Project Coordinator (Upward Bound)
Rockford, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $25/hrRock Valley College is seeking a Part-Time TRiO Project Coordinator for the Upward Bound program. This role involves supporting daily operations, tutoring, recruitment, and student engagement activities while ensuring alignment with federal TRIO guidelines.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate and assist with Study-Plus tutoring, recruitment sessions, and student travel
Support the planning and implementation of academic-year and summer program activities
Meet with participants and parents regularly to monitor and assess the personal, academic needs, and progress of participants; develop a Student Educational Plan (SEP)
Provide reminders, updates, and follow-ups to keep participants engaged and informed
Share information on student progress and participations with the lead teacher, tutors, and program director to ensure effective coordination of services
Maintain professional, consistent communication with students, parents, and school staff
Maintain and update participant records in Blumen to support the Annual Performance Report (APR), while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy of all participant data
Build and maintain positive relationships with teachers, parents, students, and community partners by consistently using tact and courtesy to communicate regularly throughout the course of work
Refer students to appropriate school or community resources as needed
Travel daily between high schools
Attend and participate in job-related training, workshops and conferences
Work and travel outside of normal business hours and occasionally on weekends
Daily travel to RPS 205 Auburn & East High School
Regular attendance is required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, or related field
Experience with low-income, disadvantaged students required
Valid Driver's License
Must have reliable transportation
Preferred
Experience advising groups/individuals; TRiO or similar program experience strongly preferred
Experience working in developmental educations programming preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Company
Rock Valley College
Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, Illinois as a comprehensive two-year community college.
Founded in 1964
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ellen Olson
Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Smith, Ed. D.
Vice President, CAO
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