Project Coordinator

Description

The Coordinator plays a vital role in student recruitment, development, and tutorial assistance. This position serves as a liaison between target schools, students, parents, and the community, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. The Coordinator is also responsible for tracking student progress, analyzing data, and preparing reports. Additionally, this role includes the supervision of summer staff to support program operations and student success.

The target salary offer for this position is $45,000.00 annually. Final salary offer will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

Examples of Duties

This position is responsible for recruiting the 85 students necessary for the program's function, helping to retain students at a rate of 80%, and assisting in post-secondary enrollment & completion at 70%. This position is also responsible for assisting students in keeping a 2.5 GPA at a rate of 70% and assisting in achieving a proficient level on standardized testing at 60%.

The coordinator position for Project Upward Bound is unique as Upward Bound staff does not have set hours and are subject to varying hours of operation based on student needs. The coordinator is also responsible for assisting the project director with facilitating the program's 6-week residential summer program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree is required by date of hire.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in TRIO programs.
• Coordinator must be diligent in recruiting students. S/he must be diplomatic in their interaction with school administrators, parents, and students while being an ambassador for Upward Bound and the Trio philosophy.
• Advising, academic counseling, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must work 13-15 Saturdays during the academic year, and weekends and evenings during the 6 week summer program.

• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Two years or more of administrative experience in TRIO programs.
• Strong student recruitment skills and a commitment to identifying and engaging eligible participants.
• Knowledge of current issues in compensatory education and their impact on student success.

Supplemental Information

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200 undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, Employee Assistance Program and a Tuition Waiver Program.