Upward Bound Coordinator

Who We Are:

We are a diverse open-access college that fuels Indiana's economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are "higher education at the speed of life!"

Our Values:

• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.

• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.

• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.

• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.

• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

The Position:

Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis Campus is seeking a Coordinator for Upward Bound, a Federal TRiO program at Ivy Tech Indianapolis. The Upward Bound Program focuses on Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. The Upward Bound Program Coordinator facilitates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the various components of the Upward Bound program. The coordinator will report to the Director of Upward Bound. This is a five (5) year grant program currently in year three (3).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinating with Ben Davis High School and MSD Wayne Township to develop target recruitment and retention strategies to recruit and retain 60 program participants each year

• Assist in the identification, recruitment, and selection of project participants

• Planning, coordinating, and implementing the program's services, including Saturday Academy sessions during the academic year and 6-week summer program for each cohort. These services include academic instruction and tutoring, SAT & ACT preparation, career exploration, financial literacy education, cultural enrichment, community service, assistance completing college admissions and financial aid applications, and on-campus residential programs

• Maintaining documentation of services in electronic database and participant files

• Assisting in the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of summer instructors, tutors and summer staff as well as student volunteers

• Developing and nurturing partnerships with faculty and staff of Ivy Tech Indianapolis and The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township to enhance the program's services

• Engaging with other UB staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery

• Providing office administrative support for the program

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Project Director, Upward Bound

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree required. Minimum of three (3) years of relevant administrative experience.

• Experience working in higher education and high school-age youth

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, implement, and evaluate program(s).

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are required

• Good public relations skills and self-motivation required

• Must possess required knowledge and skills of computers and related software applications for program planning and implementation, including record-keeping

• Must have reliable internet access for mobile office or work at home environment

• Must be able to administer and interpret assessment results

• Must be able to travel throughout the Indianapolis service area in a mobile office environment

Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $35,000

CLASSIFICATION: N-4

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.