TITLE: Program Coordinator for Upward Bound Program

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Upward Bound

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS:  ESU, Cat. 13

EEO STATUS: 3.2

JOB CODE: 014

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Upward Bound

SUPERVISES: Part time /temporary non benefited staff, and students during the academic year and summer component and all academic and non academic student activities in the absence of the director.

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Grant -Funded Integral position for a U.S. Department of Education funded Upward Bound Program Trio grant. This position is contingent upon grant funding. Develops implements and coordinates a student assessment system and plan of action to strengthen the students’ academic skills, particularly in the areas of weakness identified through the assessment system. Evaluates all students periodically and documents their progress (using individual educational plans, IEP’s) and maintains systematic records and produces reports on the program’s academic support and instructional activities (both summer and academic year components). The Upward Bound Program works individually and in groups with educationally, economically and/or socially disadvantaged high school students to equip them with the skills and motivation necessary to successfully complete high school and be accepted into a post-secondary institution of higher education.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements academic tutoring and mentoring to meet the individual needs of the program’s students for the academic year component.
• Trains and supervises six- eight part-time tutor/mentors and one part time Master Tutor
• Completes required program evaluations and submits them to the Upward Bound Office at the close of each school quarterly marking period.
• Reports quarterly on programmatic developments and curricula design.
• Travels between satellite programs at area schools and attends Saturday sessions.
•  Conducts home visits and participates in parental conferences at the request of the Director
• Acts as liaison between UMass Dartmouth and area high schools.
• Assists seniors and parents in completing all forms necessary for college admissions and financial aid.
• Tracks students’ post-secondary persistence rates.
• Develops academic programs for Saturday sessions in consultations with teachers and Director.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated experience in fields related to the objectives of the project
and experience in similar projects.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated effectiveness in an educational setting working with minority students from disadvantaged backgrounds as described. Demonstrated sensitivity working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience supervising others.

OTHER: Compassionate person capable of dealing successfully with teenage students in an understanding, firm, yet fair manner. Must have own transportation to travel between campus and high school sites.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the service area public school system in regard to placement, continuation and successful completion.
• Master’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to realize the educational and emotional needs of students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate exceptionally well to students of diverse backgrounds, including staff members.
• Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of students from non-traditional backgrounds
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to maintain a system of communication between Program office, Program staff, tutor/mentors individual students and the peer leaders.

NOTE: Other job related duties and responsibilities may be assigned and/or the job description changed periodically to reflect changing organization needs.

SALARY: $57,791.00-$72,238.97

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
• And More!

Benefits for ESU Union: ESU

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for early consideration of internal ESU applicants is February 3, 2026.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.