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Project Coordinator (Upward Bound)

Employer
KeyPoint Alliance, Inc.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Salary
$38,800-43,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications, and experience)
Closing date
Dec 17, 2019

KeyPoint Alliance, Inc. (www.1kpa.org)
Title of Position: Program Coordinator/Advisor
Department:  TRIO Upward Bound
Reports To: Program Director
Working Conditions:  Professional office environment with frequent local travel to work sites; although the typical work hours are 8:30-5pm, work requires some evening and weekends
Salary Range: 38,800-43,000 (salary will be commensurate with qualifications, and experience)   

 

General Function (Description): The TRIO Upward Bound program is a federally funded grant program that provides fundamental support to participants in preparation for college. Its purpose is to identify and serve eligible students by providing opportunities for their academic development and enrichment, assisting students with college preparation and motivating students toward the successful completion of a high school diploma and post-secondary enrollment, persistence and completion. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families, and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Services are rendered in the Metropolitan Atlanta area which includes Douglasville, GA. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of post-secondary education.
     

 Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

  • Effectively recruit and maintain a caseload of up to 60 eligible and qualified participants and provide weekly contacts in the form of individual and group academic counseling and advising sessions, personal coaching, as well as academic instruction and training as it pertains to career exploration/guidance, teaching scholastic skills development, life skills support, cultural and social activities, college visits, assistance with college entrance and financial aid applications as well as preparation for college entrance examinations, etc.
  • Assist with the management and supervision of the Upward Bound Program in accordance with federal regulations, policies and procedures as well as KPA’s policies and procedures. Plans and supervises all activities and services, including activities at the participating high schools and field trip sites.
  • Coordinate and implement all activities related to the identification, recruitment, selection, assessment, and advisement of Upward Bound participants each year.
  • Implement, coordinate and manage UB’s academic instruction/tutorial component during the academic year and summer component to facilitate students' promotion to the next grade and/or college acceptance.
  • Coordinate and budgets for the academic year and summer programming schedule/calendar of events and prepares reports to submit to the director. Develops and/or carry out the plan to deliver/implement target schools' services, parent workshops, correspondences, general communication (telephone and email contacts), newsletters, and field trips, etc. to ensure program participants partake in the UB project and stay abreast of UB services.
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising of program staff (on and off site), including, regular, hourly and student staff in accordance with KPA policy and program requirements.
  • Monitors participants’ progress throughout high school and post-graduation; facilitate and/or coordinate test prep assistance, financial aid seminars etc. and assist participants with admissions and financial aid applications; work with parents, college admission and financial aid officers so that majority of graduating seniors enroll in college; connect participants with support services on college campus such as TRIO Student Support Services, etc.
  • Performs public speaking activities; plans and implements instructional sessions (which may include guest speakers) related to academic development, scholastic success, time management, goal setting, career exploration, financial aid, college exploration, life skills and other topics appropriate for pre-college students.
  • Establish/cultivate and maintain a strong network of relationships between the UB project, the community, target school officials (faculty, staff and administrators), two and four-year postsecondary institutions, etc. Serves as the key point of contact/ liaison for collaborative efforts involving the coordination of the Upward Bound Project services, events and activities; Maintains program visibility in partnering schools.
  • Work closely with the director and other staff to evaluate the project’s performance and address programming or students’ issues in a manner that is consistent with achieving the program’s mission, goals and objectives. Prepare the U.S. Department of Education's APR (Annual Performance Report) and helps to ensure progress toward meeting program objectives. Assist with summative and formative evaluations.
  • Develops, facilitates and/or coordinates classes and activities pertaining to UB’s required curriculum and permissible services during the academic year and the 6-week summer session.
  • Monitors participant involvement and maintains appropriate documentation of participant records in student files; maintains student computer database (Blumen) and helps to track students upon graduation and into post-secondary school.
  • Helps seniors and parents with financial aid and admissions applications and educates all participants regarding the availability of financial aid, the types of financial aid, the process of getting financial aid and provides other financial literacy information.
  • Provides academic guidance and personal coaching to program participants in an effort to help students remain in the UB project, stay in school to earn their high school diploma, enroll and graduate college.
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate's Must:

  • Possess excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
  • Demonstrate efficient organizational and time management skills.
  • Possess discretion, sound judgment, and solid decision­ making skills.
  • Be highly capable of following instructions and directives, as well as be conscientious and detailed oriented.
  • Be able to effectively recruit and retain program participants.
  • Be informed about and able to integrate appropriate technologies into the program and services. 
  • Possess demonstrated leadership and/or management skills.
  • Be comfortable dressing in professional business attire.
  • Have at least three years of experience working in an educational and/or nonprofit community program that impacts the educationally disadvantaged/non­traditional student populations.
  • Possess applicable knowledge of university procedures regarding admissions and financial aid.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of persistence and graduation strategies.
  • Be computer literate including Microsoft office and database management (Blumen knowledge preferred, but not required).
  • Have knowledge of current academic counseling strategies to facilitate achievement.
  • Be familiar with Georgia's high school curriculum  and graduation requirements.
  • Be sensitive to the needs of diverse and disadvantaged populations (having a background similar to participants is preferred)
  • Prepare and present engaging, interactive, and age appropriate presentations to keep youth interested and focused.
  • Possess good presentation skills and be able to speak confidently in front of large groups.
  • Be able to communicate on the go and make frequent visits to school sites to promote the UB program and render services in the Metropolitan Atlanta and Douglasville area partnering schools.
  • Possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
  • Be adaptable and flexible with regard to frequent changes in work schedule. 


Minimum Hiring Standards: 

Education: 

Minimum of bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in a relevant discipline i.e. Education, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, etc. is required.
 

Experience: At least three years of experience and training working with disadvantaged student populations in an educational or community setting. Demonstrated work experience with at risk teens is a plus. Possess knowledge of university procedures regarding admissions and financial aid. Demonstrated knowledge of persistence and graduation strategies. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Requirements: A criminal background check and drug screening is required.  Some evenings and weekend work is required.

Please note: Once provisional employment is complete, benefits eligible include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Eye Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Sick and Vacation Leave
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Paid Training and Professional Development Opportunities (local and national)
  • Annual Bonus for Top Performers
  • And more!


INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Interested applicants must submit the four (4) items below:

  1. Complete the entire application for this position (including salary information). Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  2. Provide a cover letter expressing interest in the position.
  3. Attach or include a resume detailing experience
  4. Provide the names and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. At least two (2) of the three (3) professional references must be supervisors.

Please note: a criminal background check and drug screening is required. Please, NO phone calls regarding this position.

If you desire more than the advertised salary range, your application Will NOT be considered. Also, please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications Will NOT be reviewed.

 

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