Precollegiate Program Coordinator

Precollegiate Program

Responsibilities
To promote college access services, coordinate and evaluate precollegiate projects/programs in cooperation with university, state, federal, county and local agencies and organizations. Provide general staff assistance and perform office work of moderate complexity. Individual must be extremely organized and have the ability to work with a diverse group of students and parents in the St Louis community.

Duties Include:

• Assist with precollegiate research studies for agencies and organizations to identify areas of problems and needs and program enhancements; assist with developing and conducting surveys and analyzing results.
• Assist with coordination of communication efforts of the program by assisting with development of marketing materials such as: brochures, newsletters, flyers, booklets and other publications for internal and external use.
• Represent the University's Office of Precollegiate Programs at recruiting activities conducted on-campus, middle and high schools and other external community events.
• Maintain a working knowledge of aids, awards, loans, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance available for college-going students.
• Organize on-campus precollegiate activities to introduce middle and high school students to the college campus.
• Compile and distribute precollegiate recruiting material to prospective students, parents and school administrators.
• Develop curriculum and conduct college and career preparation courses and/or workshops.
• Schedule and/or assist with events, functions, conferences and projects which may encompass meetings, supplies and/or marketing materials.
• Maintain favorable liaison rapport and work closely with middle and high school counselors.
• Assist with maintaining an effective college-career resource library purposed for program participants and community partners.
• Assist with planning and implementing academic year and summer program activities.
• Plan and develop ideas and coordinate special precollegiate activities.
• Prepare written reports, summarizing procedures and conclusions.
• Assist with supervision of student interns and federal work study students.
• Collaborate with school administrators to implement After School programs and monitor afterschool club activities.
• Assist students and parents in the areas of career and college preparation, general college admissions processes and financial aid.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, some evenings, select Saturdays, and some early morning hours for the Academies.

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Proven experience in program coordination, preferably in college access, precollegiate programs, or youth development.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including first-generation college students and underserved communities.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $44,262 - $48,000 Annual
Grade: GGS-009
University Title: STUDENT SUCCESS COACH

Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

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