Job Summary
The Coordinator I Special Programs of the Educational Talent Search II coordinates the administration of an Educational Talent Search program as outlined in the grants. Be able to work with a various student population and work environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Plan organize and supervise the TS academic year and summer components in order to meet and exceed the goals and objectives of the grant. This includes the daily management development and implementation of the activities and services for the academic year and summer component of the program. Coordinate the recruitment selection retention and maintenance of participants and participant files. Serve a caseload of 200 or more participants with academic college career financial aid and economic literacy services and individual technical assistance to promote high school graduation college enrollment and degree attainment. Assists with the management of program funds and accounts throughout the academic year and summer program. This includes office supplies activities enrichment trips and staffing. Coordinate the interviewing hiring training and monitoring of Program Advisors Mentors/tutors and student workers. Maintain communication with target school administration and faculty community agencies parents and participants. This includes setting up recruitment tutorials and securing transportation for participants. Compile and submit program assessments to be used in the endofyear evaluation and assist the Director in submitting annual reporting documentation (Annual Performance Review) to the U.S. Department of Education as well as submission of grant proposals. Monitor monthly Individual Service Plans ISP activity for each grade level 9th 10th 11th and 12th) and Academic Progress Plans APP . This includes 6 weeks grade reports progress reports and maintaining up to date standardized test scores. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in education or a related field. Two 2 years of experience in a related area or the equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in education or other related field. Four 4 years of related experience preferred. Experience working with a Federal TRIO Program or nonprofit agency in the areas of dropout prevention and postsecondary opportunity. Personal experience in overcoming academic and/or economic obstacles to graduation preferred. Experience in classroom teaching and tutoring with educationally and economically disadvantaged youth. Formal training or work experience in fields related to improving academic scores on standardized tests student participation and project retention promoting postsecondary enrollment and college persistence rates for lowincome and potential first generation college students.
Work Schedule
MondayFriday; 8:00am5:00pm. Flexible work schedule to accommodate after school tutorials Saturday activities and summer residential program