Academic Coordinator - Claremont, United States - Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College
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Job Posting Title:
Academic Coordinator


Job Description:


Position Summary:


A full-time, twelve-month, grant funded position, the Academic Coordinator has primary responsibilities for college advising, parent outreach, and the planning and implementing of a satellite summer residential program.

The Academic Coordinator will have supporting responsibilities for a large academic year cross age tutorial program, math and science instructional components, student advising, student recruitment, and cultural enrichment activities.

The Academic Coordinator will report to the Director of the Upward Bound Program.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Set up internship component and logistics for La Jolla Science summer residential programs
  • Coordinator of one of our residential sites (this requires living onsite for 5 weeks)
  • Coordination of parent outreach efforts
  • Coordination of our Saturday program logistics
  • Compile test scores and alumni tracking data for performance reports
  • Supervision of two tutorial sessions at target high schools each week
  • Lead the math and science pedagogy training and supervision of college age tutors
  • Academic advising for a cohort of Upward Bound participants
  • Provide support for alumni outreach programs coordinated
  • Development of math and science academic instruction for students during Saturday and summer programs
  • Coordination of college exploration enrichment activities and trips
  • Supporting role for all outdoor education, community service, and fine arts enrichment activities
  • Weekly visits to target schools to follow up with students and teachers
  • Recruitment of new program participants at two Upward Bound high schools each year; this includes presentations, assessment interviews, selection recommendations and, as needed, support for home visits by the director
  • Manage and update the programs website
  • Drive students and tutors to various program activities and functions
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required


Experience:


  • A demonstrated record of successful experience working in educational programs and/or community services targeting students similar to those served by Upward Bound (low income, potential firstgeneration collegebound students)
  • Prior experience in a residential summer or yearround program for low income and/or firstgeneration collegebound students (such as an Upward Bound, Summer Bridge, or MESA Program) preferred
  • One year of high school or college level teaching experience in math or science preferred
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Personal and/or professional experience that has generated an understanding of the issues facing the ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups served by the Harvey Mudd College Upward Bound Program.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Suites
  • Bilingual (Spanish or other language spoke in our communities) speaking and writing skills preferred but not required

Licenses/Certifications:

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record acceptable to the College's automobile insurance carrier, Class B preferred.


Physical Requirements:


While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit; stand use hands and fingers and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Other:

Hours:
The regular hours are Tuesday - Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturdays 7:00AM-2:00PM. Hours will vary due to the needs of the department.


Classification:
This is a grant funded, exempt, full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Salary

The anticipated starting salary is $66,560.00/year.


Reporting:
Reports to the Director for the Upward Bound program.


Application Process:
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Additional Information:

  • This job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act._
Harvey Mudd College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be given consideration for employment without regard to age, race, gender, national origin, sexual ori
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