Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Academic Advising

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Student Advising & Support Services

• Provide program services ensuring personal, vocational, and educational guidance
• Provide academic assistance to specified students
• Assess needs for each participant
• Assist participants with the college application and financial aid process

Academic Coordination & Monitoring

• Coordinate and support academic elements for both Upward Bound programs
• Conduct academic monitoring (transcripts, report cards, course selection, advisement)
• Maintain students' academic records and files
• Ensure accuracy of each student's academic progress

Program Planning & Participant Engagement

• Plan cultural and educational activities for participants
• Visit all assigned schools

Recruitment & Outreach

• Recruit program participants within target schools

Data Management & Compliance

• Maintain accurate participant files and contact information

Staff Hiring, Training & Development

• Assist with summer personnel hiring process (timeline, recruitment materials, interviews, hiring decisions)
• Develop training modules for orientation and summer training
• Coordinate and facilitate orientation and training

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.
• Ability to travel.
• Work extended week day hours and approximately two Saturdays per month.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Science or equivalent field and an equivalent professional training and experience.
• Experience in academic skill development, counseling and working with non-traditional students and various populations.
• Database software proficiency required.
• Knowledge and ability to use Google Suites, Microsoft Office Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Proficient knowledge in utilizing social media technology as a professional tool.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer Master's degree in counseling, education, humanities, social sciences or a related field.

Knowledge of:

• NC Education Graduation Requirement Code and requirements of the 4-year and community college enrollment process.
• Student Database Management Systems.
• Modern office procedures, practices and equipment.

Ability to:

• Assist in the development, direction and coordination of policies, programs and services.
• Interpret and apply a variety of rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the federal grant.
• Review and analyze data for accuracy and completeness and make recommendations.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Interact with others using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Provide tactical planning.
• Ability to multitask at varying levels of detail.
• Organize relatively complex projects or activities that are interdepartmental in scope.
• Embrace a vision and coordinate details of implementation.

Required License or Certification:

• Valid Driver's License

AA/EEO Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.