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Upward Bound - Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6418183
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Academic Advising

Upward Bound - Program Coordinator

Job Summary

TRIO Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded program and one of two TRIO programs at the University of Utah. The UB project serves 95 pre-college students annually with a goal of increasing the number of low-income and first-generation students who enter and graduate from post-secondary institutions of higher education within six years. The UB Program Coordinator will assist the UB Manager in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and financial objectives for the project in accordance with the federal guidelines and regulations determined by the U. S. Department of Education.

The UB Coordinator will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of advising programs that contribute to the academic advising mission of the institution. Utilizes professional advising and guidance skills to assess diverse needs of students and provide appropriate advice related to academic planning and progress leading to high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment.

Responsibilities
1. Recruit and assist in the selection of UB participants based on federal requirements.
2. Provide academic advising, counseling, and tutoring to UB participants. Programs include weekly tutoring at participating high schools, Saturday educational experiences, and a 6-week summer residential program.
3. Establishes program direction and objectives, prepare and administers the budget, and manages available resources (e.g., money, space, staff, supplies, etc.).
4. Assesses the needs of students and adjusts the structure of the program to address those needs.
5. Provides significant input and assists in the formulation of overall UB policies and procedures.
6. Assists in the selection, supervision, and evaluation of support staff.
7. Provides advising services to a diverse student population by performing the duties of an Academic Advisor.
8. Develops, monitors, and conducts educational seminars and workshops for students.
9. Develops and prepares advising materials, such as training manuals, brochures, handouts, general information summaries, and newsletters.
10. Participates in local and national professional associations by serving on planning committees and presenting at conferences and seminars.
11. Organize promote and conduct involvement to inform parents on higher education opportunities and financial aid.
12. Maintain participant records and monitor the academic progress of participants
13. Other responsibilities as assigned by the UB Manager and Project Director.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus one year of directly related experience

Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Experience working with TRIO or similar educational programs
Bi-Lingual

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42642B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday - Friday: 8am-5pmSaturday: 9am-12pm (2x a month)
Department: 00785 - First Generation Programs
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $45,000 - $49,000
Close Date: 10/25/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186197