Academic Coordinator, Educational Talent Search
Academic Coordinator, Educational Talent Search
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Coordinator Educational Talent Search. Davie FL.
Summary of responsibilities:
Develop and implement College Pathway Plan (Individual Development Plan IDP) and track participants academic progress including obtaining grades every nine weeks semester grades annual standardized test scores and college enrollment documents such as acceptance letters FAFSA completion verification and documentation of firstsemester schedule of postsecondary attendance.
Coordinate ACT/SAT test support college prep courses academic advising and collaborative learning activities that promote completion of secondary education and entrance into and completion of postsecondary education.
Provide progressive oneonone advising for college and career planning college selection financial aid application scholarship applications and college admission applications during academic year and summer programs.
Support students college and career readiness goals and discuss student growth across the curriculum.
Follow Federal grant guidelines and statutory requirements for the program.
Oversee academic year and summer program components by planning organizing conducting and presenting group workshops planning and supervising participants attendance at program events and assisting in the recruitment selection and retention process for all participants.
Plan college tours and other academic year and summer activities as needed.
Observe and monitor Morning and After School enrichment and oversee Saturday Sessions.
Prepare and conduct regular participant credit checks to ensure participants are on a satisfactory academic schedule.
Plan and facilitate varied projects and assignments through individualized and group work.
Initiate and maintain student files as appropriate updating and evaluating files as new information is received.
Maintain student data and program data to ensure students are on track during the academic year and summer program(s).
Ensure implementation and successful progress toward project objectives by planning and scheduling work activities and effectively using resources.
Collect evaluative program data including performance records and submit timely and accurate Annual Performance Report (APR).
Assist in creating and processing sitebased procurement and requisition requests for projects and programs.
Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff and faculty FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including taxdeferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Flexible work arrangement plans
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 1 personal day 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty Tuition assistance after 6 months of fulltime employment. For inunit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
A masters degree from an accredited institution in education; or a bachelors degree from an accredited institution in education and two years of appropriate experience required.Ability to deal effectively with people
Ability to plan organize and coordinate work
Ability to conduct oral presentations
Ability to operate general office equipment
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
A bachelors degree from an accredited institution in education management counseling social work administration or a related field.
Experience working with Educational Talent Search Program or other TRIO programs or other programs focused on students who are lowincome first generation or academically disadvantaged preferred.
Experience in a K12 and/or higher education setting preferred with demonstrated administrative experience with program development or project management strongly preferred.
Five or more years of experience in an educational setting and/or related experience teaching advising and/or academic support services.
Developing and providing college preparatory instruction academic advising career exploration assessment standardized testing and/or enrichment activities is preferred.
Experience reviewing or evaluating transcripts and test scores and developing and monitoring individual education plans strongly preferred.
Salary:
$44000 $47000 per year.College or Department:
Division of Student Affairs: Upward BondLocation:
DavieWork Days and Hours:
Monday Friday 8am 5pm. Some nights and weekends.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PREEMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at. For inquiries concerning employees job applicants or other available accommodations please call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561).
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
