Part-Time Upward Bound Site Coordinator

Part-Time Upward Bound Site Coordinator Requisition ID: 2026-10725 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Price Category: Student Programs and Services Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Statewide and Online Education Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Stud Affrs Advertised Salary: $20.00/hour Overview USU Eastern Upward Bound seeks a site coordinator who is sensitive to educational, economic, social and cultural diversities unique to Upward Bound (UB) students. The Site Coordinator will be located within GRAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL and will work with Upward Bound students during and/or after school. The Site Coordinator will help to identify students who meet UB eligibility criteria, especially those who are low-income, first-generation, those who have potential for completing high school and entering postsecondary education, and those who are considered higher risk. They will also help determine if the student has the motivation or interest in improving his/her academics, and willingness to pursue a postsecondary degree. The Site Coordinator will provide supplemental support services, such as academic advisement, career guidance, financial aid counseling, tutoring, and other motivational and intervention strategies. They will ensure that participants are familiar with educational opportunities and aware of financial aid and scholarship options. They will help with all necessary applications. The UB Site Coordinator will be expected to become personally familiar with each participant, know and understand his/her academic and non-academic needs, and exert every effort to help the participant find satisfactory solutions leading to success. Counseling support will continue throughout the duration of time the participant is enrolled. UB Site Coordinators and school counselors will collaborate to ensure that academic, motivational, career guidance, and college planning needs of participants are met. They will work closely with teachers, counselors and administrators in tracking student needs and progress. Responsibilities * Aid in identifying, recruiting and selecting participants. * Develop and incorporate individualized educational plans for Upward Bound students in coordination with the director. * Develop and administer all academic year curriculum for Junior and Senior students. * Plan and facilitate monthly campus exposure events with details and aspects including, attendee roster and trip agenda. * Assist in administering individualized tutoring. * Act as a voice for Upward Bound at target school meetings. * Advocate for participants to target school administration. * Develop personalized relationships with participants and parents/guardians. * Travel within Utah may be required. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling or related field. * Previous experience with 9th-12th grade students. * Previous experience teaching * Previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects. * Clear understanding of Utah's post-secondary educational opportunities, admission... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).