Academic Coordinator Upward Bound Program

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Murfreesboro, TN - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Academic Coordinator - Upward Bound Program

Department

Vice Provost for Student Success

Salary

$48920 - 60252; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The purpose of the Academic Coordinator is to assist in the implementation and development of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program. The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for high school individuals from disadvantaged background. The critical elements of the position include: identifying and recruiting program participants assist low-income and first generation-generation high school students through the academic pipeline from high school to pos-secondary enrollment implementing program activities to achieve program objectives and maintaining accurate and complete participant records.

Required Education

Bachelors Degree

Required Related Experience

Two (2) years full time in advising counseling or program coordination related positions. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in promoting secondary school enrollment persistence increasing secondary school graduation rates promoting college degree attainment rates of low-income potential first-generation college students.

Desirable Related Experience

Masters degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in promoting secondary school enrollment persistence increasing secondary school graduation rates promoting college degree attainment rates of low-income potential first-generation college students.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical dental vision and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email

Application Review Date:February 24 2026


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Job TitleAcademic Coordinator - Upward Bound ProgramDepartmentVice Provost for Student SuccessSalary$48920 - 60252; commensurate with experienceJob Summary/Basic FunctionThe purpose of the Academic Coordinator is to assist in the implementation and development of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bou...
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