Director of Upward Bound

Nashville, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Experienced

Fisk University - Nashville TN

Staff

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Fisk University seeks an Assistant Director of Upward Bound. This position is focused on daily management of the Upward Bound tutoring program monitoring participants academic progress coordinating programmatic data collection and reporting intensive academic advising and instruction in a range of cognitive and non-cognitive skills development: effective test taking study skills and learning strategies help-seeking and other skills. Assistant Director must be able to assume leadership of pathway development and design aptitude skills abilities and interest in in-demand jobs/careers and service- and shadow-related partnerships. Persons who have a background or experience with the Upward Bound-eligible student population are preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Delivering direct services to students including academic personal career and financial counseling. Prepare case notes and other written documentation to enter into students records. Audit the files of the Fisk University Upward Bound Program monthly to ensure information is updated Coordinate service delivery with students assigned faculty advisors monitor academic progress and issue early warning student support. Participate in on-campus programs and events for students including open houses information sessions etc. Work collaboratively with instructor/on-site coordinators other personnel at the Upward Bound target schools. Recommend interventions to improve student academic performance. Assist the director with day-to-day administrative support.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Assists with the development of graduate recruitment and promotional materials

Works with IT personnel to develop student tracking system and other computerized tools as well as training modes for personnel involved in retention activities

Works occasional evening and weekend hours

Refers students to appropriate campus and off-campus resources

Coordinate annual Upward Bound summer camp

Supervise college visits and cultural field trips and events

Supervise weekly sessions with students at target schools

Performs other duties as assigned

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required Skills Knowledge Abilities and Competencies

Strong organizational communication customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills including PC and MS Office products. Strong knowledge of Upward Bound tutoring programs monitoring participants academic progress coordinating programmatic data collection and reporting academic advising and instruction in a range of cognitive and non-cognitive skills development Available for regular evening and weekend programs and activities; Saturday activities and summer travel are required. Polished presentation/public speaking skills.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of three years of work experience in higher education secondary education or counseling providing direct services to students. Licenses or Certificates: None.

Additional Requirements:

A background and/or credit check will be required of the successful applicant. An official transcript (if applicable) and names addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required of the successful applicant.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Conditions:

Working conditions - Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.

Physical Effort - Position is physically comfortable; individual has discretion about walking standing etc.

Physical Risk - Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risk.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Details Experienced Fisk University - Nashville TN StaffDescription POSITION SUMMARY: Fisk University seeks an Assistant Director of Upward Bound. This position is focused on daily management of the Upward Bound tutoring program monitoring participants academic progress coordinating programmatic...