Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
The Upward Bound Program Coordinator reports to the Director and assumes responsibilities as assigned. They will work closely with the Director to ensure that the grant’s program goals and objectives are met. The program coordinator deeply understands current trends in higher education as they relate to low-income and first-generation students and how best to serve them. They will coordinate and monitor activities in assigned schools (per grant requirements) to ensure that program objectives are not only being met but exceeded. They will also implement curricula and tools that are educational, and impactful that will lead students entering post-secondary education and graduating.The Upward Bound Coordinator will also assist in developing and coordinating a curriculum (virtual when needed) that assists students in assigned schools to excel in high school, graduate, enter college, and graduate from a post-secondary institution of their choice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Masters -Education, social work or related field
Masters
Master's Degree
At least 5 years of experience working with disadvantaged school children.
• An understanding of current trends in education as they relate to disadvantaged students
• Work with a database of basic contact info for program participants in their school(s).
• Have a good understanding of how state and federally-funded programs operate in conjunction with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Must complete and pass a Youth Program Criminal Background Check (CBC) through Michigan State University.
• Develop and maintain connections with the Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), the 14 public universities outside of Michigan State University, and the partnerships connected to the grant, to better serve students.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate university vehicles if necessary.
Experience speaking to students, parents, and school representatives virtually and in person.
Ability to develop a database of basic contact info for program participants in their school(s).
Resume or CV
Cover Letter
3 Professional references names and phone numbers
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:
02/01/2023
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
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Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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