Academic Coordinator

Bachelor’s degree in closely related field
Minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience
11 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications
Knowledge of pre-college academic requirements and skills needed to be successful in college freshman-level courses

Perform and coordinate general office duties, maintain confidential records, update/organize the office resources and perform other clerical/public relation functions as needed
Assist students with locating and utilizing the office resources
Design and conduct seminars, workshops, programs and bulletin boards promoting academic success
Provides managerial and technical support on implementing project objectives and activities
Attend all meetings as required by the Director and/or the Dean of the department
Assist with coordinating student recruitment and screening, recommends participants to the Director and/or the Dean, enrolls program participants
Supervise project staff and be responsible for the coordination of activities among staff
Assist the Director and/or the Dean with the orientation, professional development and evaluation of project staff
Assists with planning and coordinating program activities, including student/parent orientation, field trips, awards ceremony competitions, educational and career activities, and activities with other TRIO Programs
Assist with the development of the staff manuals, student handbooks, and instructor manuals
Coordinates the academic year and summer residential program components