"Academic Coordinator, Veterans Upward Bound"

Job Description Summary

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 full-time or equivalence part-time 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

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 Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours required during the academic year, and extended hours during the summer component

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health and welfare coverage.

Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.