Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound Math/Science at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida

Job Description:

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound Math/Science. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

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  Develops and implements College Pathway Plan (Individual Action Plan -IAP) and tracks participants' academic progress, including obtaining grades every nine weeks, semester grades, annual standardized test scores, and college enrollment documents such as acceptance letters, FAFSA completion verification and documentation of first-semester schedule of post-secondary attendance.

  
  


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  Coordinates ACT/SAT test support, college prep courses, academic advising, and collaborative learning activities; activities promoting the completion of secondary education and entrance into and completion of postsecondary education.

  
  


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  Provides progressive, one-on-one advising for college and career planning, college selection, financial aid applications, scholarship applications, and college admission applications during academic year and summer programs.

  
  


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  Supports students' college and career readiness goals and discusses student growth across the curriculum.

  
  


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  Follows Federal grant guidelines and statutory requirements for the program.

  
  


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  Oversees academic year and summer program components by planning, organizing, conducting, and presenting group workshops, planning and supervising participants' attendance at program events, and assisting in the recruitment, selection, and retention process for all participants.

  
  


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  Plans college tours and other academic year and summer activities as needed.

  
  


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  Observe and monitor In-School and After School Enrichment and oversee Saturday Sessions.

  
  


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  Prepares and conducts regular participant academics (credit checks) to ensure participants are on a satisfactory academic schedule.

  
  


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  Plans and facilitates varied projects and assignments through individualized and group work.

  
  


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  Initiates and maintains student files as appropriate, updating and evaluating files as new information is received.

  
  


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  Maintains student data and program data to ensure students are on track during the academic year and summer program(s).

  
  


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  Ensures implementation and successful progress toward project objectives by planning and scheduling work activities and effectively using resources.

  
  


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  Collects evaluative program data, including performance records, and submits timely and accurate Annual Performance Report (APR).

  
  


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  Assists in creating and processing site-based procurement and requisition requests for projects and programs. Performs related duties as assigned.

  
  


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  Recruits, interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of mentors/ advisors during the summer program.

  
  


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  Coordinates all recreational activities and use of the college's facilities during the summer residential programs.

  
  


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  Assists in the planning of field trips, cultural events, and college visits during the academic year and during the summer residential component.

  
  


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  Carries out committee assignments.

  
  


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  Develop and execute annual strategic plans for student recruitment.

  
  


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  Collects completed evaluation reports and prepares formative and summative evaluations of the support services aspect of the program.

  
  


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  Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings, training sessions, and student/parent meetings.

  
  


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  Develops and submits a formal follow-up report of Upward Bound graduates to accompany the annual self-evaluation.

  
  


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  Coordinate the facilitation of the Summer Bridge Program component.

  
  


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  Conduct hybrid individual and small group sessions to address personal, academic, and career concerns.

  
  

FAU Benefits and Perks

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  Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

  
  

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  State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

  
  

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  State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
  https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

  
  

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  Flexible work arrangement plans -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

  
  

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  Sick Leave Pool Program

  
  

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  Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President's discretion).

  
  

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  Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day -
  https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

  
  

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  Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

  
  

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Minimum Qualifications:A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.


Preferred Skills/Qualifications:


A minimum of three years' experience working with Upward Bound Math Science or other TRIO programs, or other programs focused on students who are low-income, first generation, or academically disadvantaged.


Experience in an educational setting and/or related experience teaching, advising, and/or academic support services. Developing and providing college preparatory instruction, academic advising, career exploration, assessment, standardized testing, and/or enrichment activities.


Experience reviewing or evaluating transcripts and test scores and developing and monitoring individual education plans.


Experience in a K-12 and/or higher education setting with demonstrated administrative experience with program development or project management.


Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Salary:$21.15 - $22.60 per hour.
College or Department:Division of Student Affairs: Upward Bound
Location:Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Some nights and weekends.
Application Deadline: 2025-01-02
Special Instructions to Applicant: This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.


APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:


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OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:


Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.





PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:


Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.





REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:


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