Position Title:Program Coordinator, Veterans Upward Bound (14620) A/P Position Title:Counselor/Tutor Department:643475 - Univ Services to ESL Job Posting Description:

The Program Coordinator will assist with the development of new and existing academic programs in line with the Veterans Upward Bound program’s academic goals. The Veterans Upward Bound program helps first generation or low-income students, who are also veterans, have an opportunity to achieve their career and academic aspirations through the program. The program is based out of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Higher Learning Center.

The selected candidate will assist the Program Director and collaborate with targeted community agencies to develop and implement new academic programs and initiatives for veterans as well as evaluate and expand existing resources and track student participation, success and outcomes from such programs. Duties for the Coordinator will include:
-Recruitment: Identify new participants for Veterans Upward Bound as per goals set by supervisor; conduct presentation sessions at local community agencies to encourage participation; review potential applications prior to submission to the director; and assist with program orientation.
-Retention: Manage retention efforts for current participants including monitor enrollment counts; identify participants with increasing absences and factors affecting attendance; and development of plans to help participants overcome attendance obstacles.
-Education: Conduct and host academic workshops with service area veteran and community agencies, post-secondary institutions and other community on topics such as college enrollment, financial literacy, stress management, success skills, etc.
-Mentor: Serve as the success coach for participants and meet in a one-on-one basis as needed to evaluate program progress and retention, and completion.
-Follow up: Make recommendations and referrals to other resources, both within the University and in the community, to help meet additional needs of participants. Ensure accurate records and reporting of programs and participants.

Other duties may be assigned based on the needs and goals of the program. Due to the professional duties of this position, some evening and weekend hours may be required as needed by program and meeting scheduling. SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at percentage of appointment) including:
*Medical, dental and vision insurance;
*Life insurance;
*SURS retirement plan;
*Supplemental retirement savings plans;
*Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
*Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
*WorkLife programs;
*Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
*Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
*Flexible Spending Account Program;
*University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

To Apply for this Vacancy:
This position closes to applicants at 11:59 p.m. CST on the posting end date. Candidates must upload and attach the following documentation to their application package in SIUE’s HireTouch system:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Unofficial academic transcripts, including those for SIUE. All candidates must provide transcripts for educational qualification verification and/or course work assessment
-List of at least three professional references with current contact information

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our Statement of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:

-Bachelor's degree;
-Three (3) or more years of adult education training, college recruiting, academic advising or career coaching experience;
-Program coordination and scheduling experience.

FLSA Exemption Status:Exempt Posting Salary:$3,500 Monthly ($42,000 Annual); excellent benefits package. Location:East Saint Louis Campus Work Week:Monday - Friday Shift Hours:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Posting Start Date:11/23/2022 Posting End Date:01/02/2023 Required Documents:Cover Letter, References, Resume, Transcripts