Barton County Upward Bound Academic Coordinator at Barton Community College – Great Bend, Kansas

Position Description: Will participate in planning, development, implementation and delivery of curriculum of all new/revised program services. Will also administer assessments, develop Student Education Plans, provide academic advisement, and coordinate tutoring at target high schools. Note: This position is either completely or partially grant funded. Employment contingent upon continued grant funding. This position also serves as a Campus Safety Authority as required by federal law in the Clery Act. Position Responsibilities: 49.00% - Participants: 26.00% - Summer Program: 10.00% - Consulting Tasks: 5.00% - Write and submit reports as needed and requested. 5.00% - Design and create Upward Bound informational material including but not limited to: brochures, posters, and the Upward Bound website. 5.00% - Performs other duties as need or assigned. Expectations: Develop and direct both academic and summer curricular and co-curricular programs for 57 eligible target high school participants in accordance with the approved grant proposal and federal legislation and regulations. Demonstrate commitment to the highest ethical standards of professional practice, as well as personal and professional integrity. Maintain accurate records of participant services and contacts. Assist in providing all aspects required to meet participants need Consult with needed personnel to ensure compliance with the grant and participant needs being meet Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience - Two years to five years of similar o related experience. Education - A Bachelor's degree. Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary. Other Skills - Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred, in education, counseling, or related field. Physical Requirements: Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office or classroom. Wages/Other:

The salaried rate for this position is $48,306.60 to $53,948.81.

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Barton Community College seeks applications for the replacement of an Academic Coordinator for the Barton County Upward Bound (TRIO) Project. This is a full-time position, responsible to the Project Director to support participants in completing secondary and post-secondary education. Bachelor's degree and valid drivers license required; Master's preferred. Experience in similar program or educational setting preferred. Desired qualifications: experience with academic advisement, underrepresented populations, and post-secondary educational processes, strong communication and teamwork skills. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Some evening/weekend hours and overnights. Excellent benefits package. Review of completed applications begins immediately. To apply go to: jobs.bartonccc.edu Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position open until filled. EOE/AA.