Instruction Coordinator and Advisor

Salary/Position Classification

• $40000 - $42000 Annual Dependent on Experience Exempt
• 40 hours per week 11 month (August 16 - July 15)
• This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks ND campus

Purpose of Position

The Mission of the UND TRIO Upward Bound program is to increase the academic skills and motivation of low income/first generation high school students to prepare for college. The purpose of the Instruction Coordinator/Advisor position is to assist in the implementation and development of the Upward Bound program participant recruitment and direct work and engagement with student participants to achieve program is a 11-month position which runs from August 16 to July 15.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with students on a regular basis for academic personal and career advising Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands)
• Visit target schools regularly and provide students with personal career and academic counseling
• Advise students on course selection for high school graduation and college acceptance
• Help with ACT registration and preparation financial aid forms college selection admission and housing forms.
• Help students develop and set short and long term goals.
• Keep school personnel informed about student progress and activities through regular visits phone calls and/or letters.
• Develop and coordinate activities/assignments during the academic year and curriculum during the summer session.
• Coordinate and participate in administration and interpretation of standardized tests inventories and other assessments.
• Teach and assist classes during the summer program as needed.
• Develop and coordinate assignments for activities such as seminars field trips etc.
• Coordinate curriculum for summer program
• Coordinate summer teaching staff to implement curriculum
• Assist in planning and implementing the summer program.
• Assist with planning and supervision of educational/recreational/cultural activities.
• Assist with the supervision of summer staff.
• Assist in developing monthly assignments including math science writing reading study skill and career exploration.
• Review completed assignments for stipends.
• Plan schedule and accompany students on educational cultural and recreational activities.

Required Competencies

• Strong communication skills demonstrated leadership and logistical skills and creativity

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Education Counseling Social Work or related field.
  • May 2026 graduates will be considered
• Valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education Counseling Social Work or related field.
• Experience in teaching/advising and curriculum/testing for high school-age students.
• Experience in postsecondary preparation (academic advising financial aid enrollment etc.).
• Experience networking with public school and university personnel.
• Experience with TRIO Programs.
• Background/experience working with low-income first-generation populations.
• Experience in the use development and implementation of technology/digital resources