Academic Coordinator, Educational Talent Search Job at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Office of Academic Opportunity Programs - Educational Talent Search
Educational Talent Search is a TRIO Program funded by the US Department of Education. The program is currently funded to serve 500 students in grades 6 - 12 from three target schools in Baltimore County, and provides free resources to enhance individual academic success/career awareness, cultural enrichment and personal growth. We offer a variety of services that are available at no cost to eligible students at targeted schools.The Academic Coordinator advises and provides academic support to Talent Search Participants. The incumbent works with key personnel at target schools to connect with participants and deliver necessary program materials, workshops, field trips, college applications/forms, testing information/forms/waivers and financial aid paperwork.
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $52,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
Specific duties include:
- Work with target school staff to track and monitor participants' progress
- Meet with participants periodically throughout the year
- Supervise participants on various field trips
- Provide workshops/seminars to program participants
- Connect with junior and senior participants to seek out testing needs, such as waivers, preparatory courses/online learning or tutoring help in order to provide proper support
- Oversee the implementation of the academic aspects of the program
- Identify eligible program participants for recruitment purposes
- Field calls and contacts with participants, parents and other interested parties/stakeholders
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This position requires approximately eight evening/weekend events per year
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two years of experience working with Middle or High School students, preferably from disadvantaged backgrounds
- One year of customer service experience
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation are required
Note: This position requires approximately eight evening/weekend events per year
- Master's Degree
A background check will be required.
Upload a cover letter and a resume.
UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Accommodation:
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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