Site Coordinator, Upward Bound

St. Johnsestablishedin 1870 has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome Italy; Limerick Ireland; and Paris France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the Universitys outstanding academics diverse student body dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities focus on student life and diverse study abroad offerings. St. Johns University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversityequityand inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university St. Johns is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Department:Upward Bound Program

Title:Site Coordinator

Location:Long Island City HS SJUcampus formeetingsetc.

Job Description:

Upward Bound is a federal grant program designed to increase the number of low-income and first-generation students who are prepared to graduate from high schoolandtoenter and persist in post-secondary education.Upward Bound provides five-year grants partnerships to provide services athigh poverty underserved high schools.Upward Bound grantees serve an entire cohort of students beginning in the ninth grade andfollowingthe cohort through their first year of college.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Director with the implementation of goals andobjectives

• Be responsible forpart-time staff supervision & coaching

• Provide oversight of UB teaching staff at partner school

• Aidwith student/parent recruitment and outreach

• Schedule &facilitateproject support services and activities at the partner school

• Coordinate program support with partners and SJU departments

• Monitor student attendance & provide direct support (i.e.- SEIJ academic/ college & career planning)

• Update project participants filesand the collection of project services data (i.e.attendance eventsign-insheets registrationformsetc.)

• Serveproject participants in developing and achieving skillareasidentifiedin his/her PLP (PersonalizedLearningPlan)

• Supportin project reporting andcapturingof required data

• Engageregularly in various partner school committee meetings

• Participate in training and supervision meetings as

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in counseling education psychology social work or other relevant discipline

• At least three years of experience in working with disadvantaged student populations in a secondary or higher education setting

• Experience in academic advisingtutoring counseling teaching or student affairs; computerproficiency

• Knowledge of the college application process and financial aid policies and regulations

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act the annual salary for this position is $66300. St. Johns University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

*Important Note- St. Johns is NOT an E-Verify Employer

St. Johns offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensuratewith your qualifications experience and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical dental life insurance long term disability insurance tuition remission generous 403(b) employer contribution employeeassistanceprogram and liberal paid time off policies faculty and staff can also enjoy St. Johns performing arts libraries bookstores dining facilities campusrecreationand sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. Johns University of satisfactory references verification of employment and education.

St. Johns University is an Equal Opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin age status as an individual with a disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.