Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science Coordinator
Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science Coordinator
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Job Description
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.
Applications received by September 8 2025will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Montana Tech is seeking a full-time coordinator to deliver college preparatory services to Upward Bound students in Anaconda. The coordinator will also be expected to be on Montana Techs campus once per week. The main duties of the position are; tutoring students assisting students in college and scholarship applications taking students on culturally enriching educational experiences supporting students in goal setting and maintaining paperwork on services provided to meet federal reporting requirements. The coordinator will also take an active role in planning and executing an intense 6-week summer academy for participants. Required qualifications include; Bachelors degree in education or related field previous experience with 9th-12th grade students and previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.
Duties:
- Develop execute monitor and evaluate student service offerings and plan of operations for each high school.
- Assist in identifying recruiting and selecting student participants.
- Provide MTUB/UBMS information to target high schools.
- Assist in assessing and prescribing a plan of project services for each participant.
- Maintain a presence in target schools by recruiting students conducting participant follow-up and meeting with appropriate school personnel.
- Maintain and facilitate communication between project participants parents and target schools.
- Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement.
- Contribute to the annual development and daily delivery of approved curriculum for program participants and/or program staff. Deliver financial literacy services to students and their families.
- Recruit recommend for hiring schedule train supervise and evaluate all tutors or referring tutor programs.
- Establish and maintain a tutoring program in collaboration with AmeriCorps when possible.
- Seek professional development via trainings and engagement with professional associations.
- Attend all Institute and program meetings at Montana Technological University.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in education or related field.
- Previous experience with 9th-12th grade students.
- Previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.
- Willing to travel frequently.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- High comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work with various medias.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clear understanding of Montana post-secondary educational opportunities admission requirements application procedures and financial aid nuances.
- Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting.
- Experience in working with federal grants.
- High comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process.
- Background similar to participants
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 20-50lbs
- Ability to ride on a bus or drive a vehicle for extended trips
- Ability to sleep in tent and accompany students on camping excursions if necessary.
For full consideration application materialsmust be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Resume
- Contact information for3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
To request an accommodation for the application or interview please contact Cathy Isakson ;
Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9% retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I-15 and I-90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
