Bowdoin College Brunswick , ME 04011
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Bowdoin College's Upward Bound/TRIO programs are grant-funded through the US Department of Education and designed to provide fundamental pre-college support to income eligible participants from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. Bowdoin College Upward Bound serves 14 target high school schools in two Maine regions
Pay, Benefits, and Perks:
The salary range for this position is expected to be: $59,000 - $62,000. Compensation based on your professional experience and skills.
Generous Retirement Plan
10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid time off
Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off (https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days- off.html).
Paid parental leave.
Access to many of the College's facilities including the gym and pool, including household.
Access to events, speakers, and sport events on campus.
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html
Education/Skills Requirements
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Effective writing and verbal communications skills
Ability to present effectively to small and large groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Proficient computer skills including use of social media, presentation, database and spreadsheet software.
Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
A valid Maine driver's license and the ability to comply with the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy is required.
Ability to regularly work and travel throughout Maine.
Preferred:Master's degree in a relevant field
Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Required:
Minimum of 3 years of experience working in education or youth development.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Preferred:
Prior experience working with families with low income.
Prior experience with advising financial aid and college admissions process.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate group activities and to provide supervision to assigned staff.
Familiarity with the region and area public school systems.
Standard Work Days and Hours
This is an full-time, year round position (1.00 FTE).
Typical school day is 7:30 am
4:00 pm. Office days are 8:30 am
5:00 pm. Summer program hours vary.
Schedule will vary considerably according to target high school schedules and program activities.
Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
This position will work remotely in Washington County with occasional travel to campus.
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.
Shift
Employment Category
Full Time Year Round
FTE
1.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Pay Type
Salaried
Background Check Package Requirements
Administrative Staff + MVR
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?
No
Posting Date
06/28/2024
Applications Accepted Until
Open Until Filled
No
Type of Posting
Internal/External
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Information
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.
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