Program Coordinator College Readiness

Description




Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/7

Salary Range: $57,153 annually ($27.48 hourly)

Closing Date: Open until filled

Location: 801 N. Capitol St. NW, Washington, DC 20002

Brief Description of Duties

The individual in this position will help to anchor this work with K-12 DC schools, including public and public charter schools, and support community partners in order to sustain and expand effective programs aimed at students’ access to and success in post-secondary education. The College Readiness, Partnership and Volunteer Coordinator will assist the Director of College Readiness and Community Outreach with CARE programming, housed in the Office of Academic Affairs Division, in four key areas: K-12 school and community partner outreach, marketing and communications, volunteer recruitment, and other programmatic assistance including special projects. The individual in this position reports directly to the Director of College Readiness and Community Outreach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

K-12 School and Community Partner Outreach:

• Assist the Office with fostering and managing outreach for prospective and existing K-12 And community partnerships; Serves as a liaison to K-12 schools and community partners for Dual Enrollment or early college access (dual credit, Career and Technical Education courses, or other articulated credit courses).
• Assist with student recruitment for Dual Enrollment, Summer Bridge, and other Bridge Programming to meet recruitment targets set by the Director.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of partnership agreements (i.e. MOU/MOA), articulation agreements, and/or school specific agreements, that reflect the responsibilities, contributions, and expectation of each partner.
• Partnership agreements, i.e. MOU/MOA, articulation agreement, and/or school-specific agreement that reflect the contributions and expectations of each partner.
• Assist with recruitment and training of community partner groups or organizations that Support pre-college students in: 1) Dual enrollment, 2) Summer bridge and other bridge and other bridge programs, 3) Early assessment of college readiness, and 4) Other student success efforts.
• Lead one or more parent and family information sessions each semester (fall, spring, and summer) to share information on CARE programming.
• Liaise with parents and families of DC students at community or school events to share dual enrollment and other information about UDC-CC.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business Management or related field
• Two years experience in education, business, or related non-profit work
• Experience working with youth
• One year of lead or project management experience

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

E mployment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan ( TIAA-CREF ).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

D rug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/ .