Project Director/Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound

PRIMARY DUTY: This position will manage the daily operation of the Upward Bound program. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Identify and actively recruit the grant required number of eligible high school students to participate in Project on an annual basis. Design a challenging and exciting academic curriculum for the 6 week summer residential program. Hire, train and supervise UB pro-staff and academic staff for summer program. Oversee Academic Year Field Tutoring Program in students’ home schools, including use of tools necessary to meet with project participants. Assist Coordinator of Counseling in designing and implementing a positive residential and/or virtual programming experience for the students during the 6 week summer program. Assist with identifying speakers/activities for 8 on-campus or virtual Saturday Academies during the academic year. Design and update projects’ Canvas website. Maintain appropriate documentation of services provided to project participants, including close monitoring of project database. Work with supervisor to complete the Annual Performance Report. With TRIO Program Specialist’s assistance, monitor program’s budget. Contribute to the grant writing process to secure program funding. Be actively involved in university activities/committees which directly impact/reflect the interests of program participants. Evaluate the impact of services provided to project participants. Monitor and document the academic progress of each participant; including the rate at which they enter into and complete a postsecondary education. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Education: Master’s degree in Education, Student Development, Counseling or Administration. Experience: Minimum three years of experience working with disadvantaged students or students in a high school aged educational setting. Experience required with designing challenging academic curriculums, assessing student needs and supervising others. WORKING CONDITIONS: This position will work in an office style setting from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and occasional nights and weekends. Some conference and program travel is required. Attendance at eight Saturday Academies is also required. This position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). The CSA will attend required CSA training and is an official of the University who has significant responsibility for students and campus activities and the authority to take action for the University. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise Coordinator of Counseling, seven Field Tutors during academic year, and 15-20 part time employees during the summer component of the program. EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computer and presentation materials TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org. UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwestplaces a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University is a national model for student success and career placement. In addition, 97 percent of Northwest bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, according to the most recent data. Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.” For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email bbadger@nwmissouri.edu for more information. The Office of Human Resource prides itself in offering a full, competitive benefits package with providers, who we feel, will offer the best service possible to the employees. Full-time employees are offered Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-term Disability insurance options as well as retirement plans upon employment at the University. For more information on each of these topics, please contact the office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or via email at hrwebpg@nwmissouri.edu.