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College Success Coordinator (Upward Bound Grant)

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Miami University
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Hamilton, OH

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College Success Coordinator (Upward Bound Grant)

Job no: 496947
Department: Regl Dean's Office - Hamilton Campus
Location: Hamilton, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Other
Status: Full Time
Temporary: Yes

Job Title:College Success Coordinator (Upward Bound Grant)Job Summary:

Regional Hamilton Campus: The Upward Bound College Success Coordinator reports to the Program Director and is responsible for implementing case management services and retention initiatives that foster a growth mindset, help improve academic performance, and prepare Upward Bound participants for post-secondary opportunities. Chief among the responsibilities is to provide direct service during their senior year to increase their college and career options and help develop their post secondary education plan.

Duties/Physical Demands:

Specific responsibilities will include serving as the lead advisor for Upward Bound senior and including the following but not limited to:

• Taking the lead on making sure college-bound students are on-track to graduate
• Registering college-bound students for necessary college admissions exams
• Developing a post-secondary education plan for each college-bound participant
• Exposing students to post-secondary education by arranging college visits, guest speakers, and organizing our annual college and career fair visits
• Helping students understand the critical issues with navigating the college experience
• Providing individualized guidance through the college selection, application, and enrollment processes
• Working with students and families to complete financial aid and scholarship applications to secure college funding and troubleshoot the financial-aid process
• Developing relationships with students’ families
• Introducing students to key university staff/departments such as academic advisors, financial aid representatives, and residence life director
• Connecting students to university resources such as TRIO/SSS, academic advising and counseling centers
• Monitoring alumni academic progress by communicating with students regularly via email/social media, telephone, and in-person (monthly)
• Enrolling and monitoring selective scholars with credentials in online college course(s)
• Developing relationships with a small cadre of colleges and universities to help increase rate of success for scholars’ transition
• Assist the program staff with the planning and implementation of Saturday Academy activities by coordinating monthly programming to improve students’ academic performance and help increase their intrinsic motivation
• Assist the Program Director in developing partnerships that supports matriculation and retention of Upward Bound students
• Participate in scheduled planning sessions to develop key tools and strategies that promote the departments work

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, education, student affairs or related field is required

Candidates must also possess the following:

• Ability to plan and implement curriculum based on program objectives and the needs and abilities of students
• Extensive knowledge of college and career readiness and retention practices, college selection, application, and enrollment process, and federal and local financial aid programs
• Experience providing counseling/advising at a college or university or case management experience
• An understanding of employment trends and the connection between college majors and job outlook/potential earnings
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including writing skills
• Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
• The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
• Possess an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve and succeed
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community
• Candidates should possess a high degree of integrity in handling confidential information; and a strong attention to detail

Position is not available for H1-B sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community. Candidates should possess a high degree of integrity in handling confidential information; and a strong attention to detail.

Be proficient in the use of computer technology to support department activities, e.g. Colleague, selected Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), social media engagement and other related software.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Inquiries may be directed to Victoria Thomas at thomasv4@miamioh.edu.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.Date to Begin Screening Applicants:Screening of applications will begin September 14, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.Benefits Eligible:

Yes

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 04 Sep 2020 Eastern Daylight Time

Organization

Nationally recognized as one of the country's most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati), with regional locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio, and the John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Miami combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. A liberal education core complements the more specialized studies of the majors.

Along with an impressive number of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on and immersive experiences, Miami is distinguished by a faculty who enjoy teaching and mentoring students. Recognized as a "Public Ivy" by Richard Moll in his 1985 book about America's flagship universities, Miami is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best schools for “unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This commitment to teaching is demonstrated in the University's record of exceptional retention and graduation rates-which are among highest for NCAA Division I schools. Miami also regularly ranks among the top public doctoral university in the country for study abroad participation by undergraduate students.

Chartered in 1809, Miami is the 10th oldest public university in the nation. Enrollment includes almost 15,000 undergraduates and more than 2,200 graduate students on the Oxford campus, which is lauded for its exceptional beauty. The charming, historic uptown area of Oxford is adjacent to the campus.

Miami offers bachelor degrees in over 100 areas of study and master's degrees in more than 50 areas; the University also offers a number of doctoral degrees.

More information on Miami may be obtained via http://www.miamioh.edu.

Miami University is deeply committed to the success of every member of the community. At Miami, our mission is to empower each student, staff, and faculty member to promote and become engaged citizens who use their acquired knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of the community and the world.

The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) exists to provide an inclusive, equitable, working, living, and learning environment to members of the Miami University community. OEEO provides members of the university community a place to obtain guidance for providing equal opportunity in personnel matters, and to resolve issues of harassment and discrimination

The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) ensures that Miami University provides an equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. This will be achieved with compassion, understanding, and fairness to all parties involved and act as a resource for all members of the university community.

Office of Diversity Affairs is located at 336 Shriver Center 3rd Floor. The Main Office line is (513) 529-6504.

Janine Todd, Program Associate
Mr. Gerald Yearwood, Senior Administrative Director
Dr. Juanita S. Tate, Director of Divisional Initiatives
Demere Woolway, Assistant Director of ODA & Coordinator of GLBTQ Services
Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, M.S., Assistant Director & Coordinator of Diverse Student Development

Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity is located at 219 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056. The Main line is (513) 529-7157.

Kenya Ash, Director, Title IX Coordinator & Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Kristie Marcum, Associate Director
Tandy Hamm, Assistant Director
Janet Fink, Administrative Assistant

For a list of contacts involved in diversity-related efforts, see Diversity Contacts (PDF 229KB).

As part of institutional diversity and inclusion goals, our efforts diligently center on four core areas: recruitment, retention, curriculum and climate. These core areas are addressed through key initiatives that are tailored to faculty, staff, and students and are executed either through programs and support from our office or in collaboration with other university offices, departments, and programs. In addition, we also value relationships with our community partners who also work with us to promote diversity and inclusion at Miami.

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