Academic Coordinator, Veterans Upward Bound/trio - Largo, United States - Prince George's Community College

Prince George's Community College

Verified Company

Largo, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This is a grant funded position with a performance period of 09/01/ /31/2027. The grant may be renewed after the grant period is over.
Provides academic support and services to eligible program participants by maintaining positive relationships and monitoring participants' academic progress. Responsible for planning, facilitating, and supervising project activities and events, fieldtrips and college visits during the academic year and summer component
Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION
AND
EXPERIENCE

One to two years of college credit (30 credit hours are equivalent to one year) or related certification
Three years fulltime or equivalence parttime experience in providing direct services in an educational or social service environment working with first generation and/or veteran populations (teaching/tutoring)
Bachelor's Degree preferred

Criteria

ESSENTIAL
DUTIES:

Coordinate
the selection, planning, organizing, and implementation of the academic curriculum.
Assist the Program Director in recruitment, selection, training and evaluation of instructors and tutors.
Coordinate the academic assessment of participants, develop and monitor the Individual Academic Plans, progress reports, and participants' overall performance.
Provide academic, financial aid, career, and personal advising to participants.
Schedule and facilitate group workshops either inperson or virtually.
Develop and coordinate the educational and cultural activities, planning and implementation of academic year field trips, group college visits, and assume primary responsibility for cultural and social activities.
Maintain productive working relationships with veterans, college personnel, and community agencies.
Assist with the implementation of project activities.
Assess and evaluate project needs and provide the support, advisement, and leadership necessary to initiate and/or maintain appropriate quality services.
Manages internal database of VUB participant services, prepares monthly reports and assists with the completion of the annual performance report in accordance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines.
Attend relevant meetings and professional development opportunities based on need and availability of grant funding
In the absence of the Program Director, assist with the supervision of program instructors and tutors.
Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS
AND
ABILITIES

Knowledge of secondary student development theory and /or personality theory.
Excellent listening and guidance skills, ability to easily relate to adult learners.
Ability to communicate orally and in written format.
Ability to organize and implement activities for veteran students.
Ability to perform detailed work independently, and cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to participant's academic and personal information.
Ability to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and maintain flexibility in program planning.
Must have experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively with veterans from diverse backgrounds
Experience organizing/managing events and field trips involving large groups.
Experience or training designing academic curriculum (secondary curriculum preferred) or corporate professional development components.

Job Requirements
**PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS**- Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
- **OTHER
REQUIREMENTS*

Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
Valid Driver's License required this position requires regular travel to assigned target areas in the District of Columbia, Maryland and other local area(s) for outreach/recruitment needs.
Must be willing to operate college vehicle(s) or rental vehicles as needed and have own reliable transportation to attend outreach and recruitment events as needed during evening and weekends during the academic year.
Must be able to work