What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Specialist-Upward Bound Program position at TOUGALOO COLLEGE?
Academic Specialist-Upward Bound Program
Position Summary:
The Academic Specialist will administer and interpret standardized test, organize records, conduct training for tutors, make tutorials referrals, relate to and promote the total growth of students, develop, disseminate and collect and maintain information systems designed to assess participants; interact positively with students from various backgrounds, apply understanding of psychology and cultural characteristic of disadvantaged students. The Academic Specialist will serve as the advisor for senior program participants.
Duties:
Administer and interpret standardized tests, organize records, make referrals for students to attend tutorials.; select and train highly qualified tutors for the program; attend staff development and departmental meetings. Prepares computer diagnostic needs assessment of participants to provide a learning plan of basic and non-basic-basic skills subject areas. Provides monitoring of students’ academic progress. Prepares students’ class schedules. Complete IEPs for students. Administer Pre and Post ACT test to program, participants and monitor results for program participants. Monitor class size of participants not to exceed 25 students. Serve as the advisor to senior participants in completing scholarship information, registering for the ACT and completing college applications, FAFSA and financial aid information for postsecondary education. Perform duties as relates to completing the Competitive Preference Priorities as identified in the Upward Bound grant. Prepare spreadsheets of students’ 9-week grades for the Academic Component, Upward Bound Instructors grades for Summer and Academic Component. Travel required for college tours, conferences, and target school visits.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, Guidance and Counseling or related field. A minimum of three (3) years in a position performing the above duties and responsibilities; experience in working with low-income, first generation and disadvantaged students.
Date of Position Opening: October 3, 2024
Application Deadline: Until position filled
Job Listings: https://www.tougaloo.edu/about-tougaloo-college/jobs
Email App/Resume/Cover Letter to: TougalooCareers@tougaloo.edu
Physical Address:
Tougaloo College Attention: Director of Human Resources 500 West County Line Road Tougaloo, MS 39174
ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, DISABILITY, CITIZENSHIP, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC INFORMATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS. THE COLLEGE PROHIBITS SEXUAL HARASSMENT, INCLUDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
TOUGALOO COLLEGE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $48,000