What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upward Bound position at Central College?
Location: Pella, IA Category: Other Posted On: Fri Feb 14 2025 Job Description:
As a member of the UB I/UBII administrative team, the person in this position provides academic support and college access services to program participants in assigned high schools and performs assigned administrative functions related to the purpose and objectives of the program. This federally funded position reports to the associate director of UB in the Pre-College Programs Department. Time for the position is split between the Des Moines metro area and Pella area.
Assume responsibility for individual and group meetings, events, and fieldtrips for students at assigned schools:
Assist with UB program participant recruitment and selection
Develop and deliver UB college access curriculum to participants at assigned schools
Monitor and record participants' progress toward project objectives
Provide academic, personal, and group advising for participants at Des Moines Public Schools 2-3 days a week during the academic year.
Serve as advocate for participant needs at the target school by promoting tutoring opportunities, registration in rigorous coursework, etc.
Actively participate in summer and academic year program planning/implementation:
Attend staff meetings; complete program assessments as requested
Contribute to curriculum review and development
Participate in team planning/implementation of academic year and summer programs, activities, cultural events, fieldtrips, group college visits, and up to five Saturday workshops
Provide leadership, supervision, and accountability during UB events and fieldtrips to ensure student well-being and event success
Teach UB skills classes during the six-week summer session and related academic year workshop sessions as specified by the UB associate director
Fulfill additional administrative roles as identified and assigned by the UB associate director. Assigned roles may vary from year-to-year depending on the needs of the program and the strengths of individual team members
Maintain open and positive communication with parents of participants in assigned schools:
Assist with basic planning for and attend parent information sessions
Make parent contacts to provide college access and financial aid information or to offer additional assistance as necessary or as requested by the project director, associate director, or participants/parents
Participate in school conferences, open houses, and other school events
Maintain open and positive communication with target school personnel to secure/ensure:
Provision of timely information to target school personnel regarding program activities and needs
Meeting times/spaces, access to students, compliance with target school policies and practices
Mutual exchange of information regarding participants' needs and progress
Positive relationships with target school leadership and personnel
Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records as required by the grant or as requested by the director or assistant director:
Keep accurate records of student participation and progress
Accurately enter related data into program database in a timely fashion
Maintain accurate up-to-date records of personal time and effort
Note: This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours during the academic year and extended hours during the six-week summer component.
General responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality with respect to participants' academic and personal information
Demonstrate commitment to personal professional growth
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude
Must be open and adaptable to change
Must work cooperatively and respectfully with others
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of experience in education, student development, counseling, or related field.
Ability to effectively develop working teams.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Competence with professional use of digital/electronic communication and social media.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Iowa driver's license - this position requires regular travel to assigned target schools.
Additional Information:
Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.
A post-offer employment background check will be conducted.
As a member of the UB I/UBII administrative team, the person in this position provides academic support and college access services to program participants in assigned high schools and performs assigned administrative functions related to the purpose and objectives of the program. This federally funded position reports to the associate director of UB in the Pre-College Programs Department. Time for the position is split between the Des Moines metro area and Pella area.
Assume responsibility for individual and group meetings, events, and fieldtrips for students at assigned schools:
Assist with UB program participant recruitment and selection
Develop and deliver UB college access curriculum to participants at assigned schools
Monitor and record participants' progress toward project objectives
Provide academic, personal, and group advising for participants at Des Moines Public Schools 2-3 days a week during the academic year.
Serve as advocate for participant needs at the target school by promoting tutoring opportunities, registration in rigorous coursework, etc.
Actively participate in summer and academic year program planning/implementation:
Attend staff meetings; complete program assessments as requested
Contribute to curriculum review and development
Participate in team planning/implementation of academic year and summer programs, activities, cultural events, fieldtrips, group college visits, and up to five Saturday workshops
Provide leadership, supervision, and accountability during UB events and fieldtrips to ensure student well-being and event success
Teach UB skills classes during the six-week summer session and related academic year workshop sessions as specified by the UB associate director
Fulfill additional administrative roles as identified and assigned by the UB associate director. Assigned roles may vary from year-to-year depending on the needs of the program and the strengths of individual team members
Maintain open and positive communication with parents of participants in assigned schools:
Assist with basic planning for and attend parent information sessions
Make parent contacts to provide college access and financial aid information or to offer additional assistance as necessary or as requested by the project director, associate director, or participants/parents
Participate in school conferences, open houses, and other school events
Maintain open and positive communication with target school personnel to secure/ensure:
Provision of timely information to target school personnel regarding program activities and needs
Meeting times/spaces, access to students, compliance with target school policies and practices
Mutual exchange of information regarding participants' needs and progress
Positive relationships with target school leadership and personnel
Maintain accurate, timely paper and electronic records as required by the grant or as requested by the director or assistant director:
Keep accurate records of student participation and progress
Accurately enter related data into program database in a timely fashion
Maintain accurate up-to-date records of personal time and effort
Note: This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours during the academic year and extended hours during the six-week summer component.
General responsibilities
Maintain confidentiality with respect to participants' academic and personal information
Demonstrate commitment to personal professional growth
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude
Must be open and adaptable to change
Must work cooperatively and respectfully with others
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Three years of experience in education, student development, counseling, or related field.
Ability to effectively develop working teams.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Competence with professional use of digital/electronic communication and social media.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
Iowa driver's license - this position requires regular travel to assigned target schools.
Additional Information:
Central College is an equal opportunity employer and a drug/tobacco free workplace.
A post-offer employment background check will be conducted.
