UNCW Upward Bound Program Coordinator

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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON — Upward Bound Program Coordinator position within Precollege programs. The primary purpose of the UNCW Seahawks Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) Program Academic Coordinator is the overall planning, development, and coordination of guidance, counseling and testing for the UBMS students. The Academic Coordinator is involved in the evaluation of effectiveness related to the UBMS Program and is specifically responsible for accurate record-keeping of pertinent student and Program data.

It is necessary that the Academic Coordinator collaborates with the program staff members towards curricular programming and its effective implementation. Additionally, this position, with a focus on recruitment of student participants, calls for the realization of strong academic and personal counseling services provided for each of the UBMS student participants. It is expected that such a realization will be achieved through relationship-building and coordination with the UNCW campus resources offices (Academic Affairs, Precollege Programs, Admissions, Student Advising, Scholarship & Financial Aid, Career, Counseling, etc...),

local High School Administrations & Counselors, fellow Upward Bound and TRIO Programs, and other community agencies/organizations.

Responsibilities are described in the Brief Summary of Work for this Position above. (

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The original document does not provide a separate bulleted list of day-to-day duties beyond the summary; please refer to the summary for the scope of the role.)

• Bachelors degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, mathematics, english language arts, life sciences, or related areas.

• Master' degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, education, social work, Mathematics, English Language Ats, Life Sciences, or related areas
• At least 1 year of experience with federal TRIO programs
• Teaching experience in secondary school or similar programs for diverse, income eligible/first-generation college students
• Experience providing case management and advising/counseling
• Competent in managing virtual meetings and classroom space
• Experience overcoming barriers confronting federal Talent Search (TS) students of income eligible and/or first-generation college qualifications

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With a focus on college readiness, Precollege programs aim to prepare and serve students and families across North Carolina to achieve their academic potential. These programs create opportunities for students to prepare, explore, and apply to college. Through Precollege programs, students can develop academic skills, conduct research, investigate careers, build a portfolio, experience college life, and prepare for college enrollment.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology;

and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation s only bachelor s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" (R2) by the Carnegie Classification. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or…