Student Development Coordinator

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR GRADE 11

VSC UP PAT BARGAINING UNIT NON-EXEMPT

BASIC FUNCTION

Assist the Director and Associate Director with all aspects of administration of the Upward Bound program, assist with the recruitment process, coordinate and implement school visits and University tours, provide case management support to students, plan and supervise the summer residential staff, and assist with a variety of on-going teaching and administrative tasks associated with the program.

This position is contingent on receipt of continued funding from external sources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist participants in completing applications for admission to post-secondary institutions, as well as assistance with completing federal and state financial aid and scholarship applications.

• Assist in the planning and implementation of year-round student programming including a variety of educational, cultural and recreational events;

• Assist with the preparation and implementation of a six-week summer academic residential campus program;

• Assist with data collection and data entry required to complete annual reports to the United States Department of Education and Northern Vermont University-Johnson;

• Assist with organization of all program participant files, the maintenance of program documents including: budget expenditures, time and effort reports, student database, inventory of supplies, sign-in sheets and other administrative duties as needed;

• Assist with the student recruitment process, including, but not limited to, assisting with off-campus presentations, collection of documents, organization of files, and data entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from the Director of Upward Bound.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Partial administrative and functional supervision of 15 to 20 program staff, principally part-time or student.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral sciences, or related field, plus two years of relevant counseling or teaching experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and skills relevant to the issues facing first-generation and low income students.

• Familiarity with college and financial aid application processes and college readiness activities.

• Knowledge and skills using basic office computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Publisher, and various social media tools.

Skills:

• Experience working in an educational setting providing basic personal and academic counseling.

• Candidates must be detail oriented, highly organized and possess excellent communication skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to teach or facilitate college preparatory classes and workshops.

• Must be able to work with supervision and independently, be an ambassador for the office, handle confidential information, manage projects, and compile reports.

• Ability to deal effectively with, and serve as, a representative to students, parents, target school personnel, community agencies and host institutions.

• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives, cultures in an inclusive environment.

• Position requires flexibility with work hours. Weekend, occasional evening work, and overnights are required, as well as travel during the work day.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Location: Vermont State University Lyndon campus with some travel to other campuses as needed.

This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

We encourage applicants with a demonstrated interest in building and supporting an inclusive, equitable, and diverse community at VSC.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.

NOTE: This job could be subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.