TRIO Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

TRIO Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

Description


Position Title: TRIO Upward Bound Academic Coordinator

Department: TRIO Upward Bound

Reports To: Director of TRIO Upward Bound

Classification: Exempt

FTE: June-July

Essential Job Duties:

1. Leadership

• Provide classroom/office support and perform related duties, as assigned
• Oversee lesson plans and instructional materials
• Ensure the summer curriculum complies with federal regulations and college policies
• Correct and evaluate student work, when appropriate
• Play an active role in classroom programming and summer training
• Provide mentorship to lead teachers and assistant classroom staff
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment
• Participate in recreational and cultural activities, when appropriate or required
• Ensure students/staff are following all St. Olaf and UB rules and guidelines
• Ensure classroom curriculum is revised and updated by the end of the summer program, for the following year
• Facilitate classroom staff meetings

2. Collaboration

• Assist program staff with compiling and entering data and other documentation
• Work closely and collaboratively with fellow supervisory staff
• Assist the Director with other documents/tasks, as requested
• Maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and the St. Olaf community
• Participate in recreational, program, and cultural activities, when required
• Assist with program needs and requests

3. Supervision

• Provide supervision for classroom staff
• Assign tasks to be completed by classroom staff
• Supervise all summer participants to ensure safety, rules, and a positive experience
• Report all and any student/staff concerns immediately to the program director

4. Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

5. Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle

6. Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

Term: Temporary, through the months of June and July

Shift: During the academic summer program, the standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; however, extra hours are required for this position during opening and closing weeks

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree, ability to establish a good rapport with students, experience with and ability to relate with others (high school students), sensitive to the target population and committed to program objectives and goals, a strong background in subject areas

Experience: Teaching/classroom experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Valid Minnesota teaching license, maintain a valid driver's license, and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record

Experience: 3+ years of classroom experience, preferably in a high school/college/academic setting with a diverse student body; personal background/familiarity with students with similar backgrounds to those in TRIO (ex. low-income, first-generation in their families to obtain a college degree); previous supervision experience

Prerequisites:

Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.

Disclaimer:

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.








About Us

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees' health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees' children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college's benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individual’s legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:

employment@stolaf.edu
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
facultysearch@stolaf.edu
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
mcdowell@stolaf.edu



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