Academic Support Coordinator II

The Opportunity: 

The Coordinator reports to the Manager of the Upward Bound Program (ACE) and is responsible for providing direct student services and support.
 

Responsibilities:  

• Implements the recruitment, orientation/interviews, and intake of the required number of students approved by the Department of Education in order to meet the program goals and objectives. 

• Provides required and selected permissible services for the targeted population in the areas of academic, advice and career, personal advising, and coaching. 

• Builds solid and trusting advising relationships with 60 new and continuing scholars.

• Tracks UB students’ academic advising and participation requirements; assist participants with course selection to meet graduation requirements and develops/monitors Individual Academic Plans (IAPs).

• Maintains appropriate and accurate student records; maintains contacts in Blumen database.

• Documents student participation in project services.

• Oversees and participates in occasional overnight and off campus trips with participants.

• Assists with the planning and implementation of the Summer Academy.

• Establishes and maintains a strong networks of relationships among the UB program, target school, community and various stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director/TRIO Programs.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information    

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with pre-collegiate students (grades 9-12). 

• Experience navigating the secondary school system. 

• Program development experience related to advising and career planning. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with students from varied backgrounds and experiences.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Ability to handle a high volume of work and can prioritize and work efficiently. 

• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

• Ability to travel to our colleges and Apopka High School.

Special Instructions to the Applicants: 

The position is provisional and is grant funded through August 31, 2027 by the U.S. Department of Education/TRIO.

Finalist will undergo a Level 1 and 2 background check per UCF requirements for working with minor youth.

  

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

 

Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program   

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays  

• Retirement savings options   

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions   

• Education assistance   

• Flexible work environment   

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. 

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Department

Access and Community Engagement - TRiO

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm; Onsite

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$48,722.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

03-24-2024-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.