Upward Bound Math & Science Coordinator

Description/Job Summary

Baltimore City Community College is currently seeking an energetic, organized, and collaborative individual to serve as Coordinator of the Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS). The Recruitment and Recruitment Coordinator will work closely with the Director of the Upward Bound Math and Science to develop, plan, and implement student recruitment and retention strategies, as well as assist the director with high-quality programming. The coordinator will engage students, parents and school staff with the identification and recruitment of Upward Bound Math and Science students and assist students to recognize and develop their potential to excel in science, technology, and math to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in STEM disciplines.

Responsibilities/Duties

Job Description : The Upward Bound Math and Science Program Coordinator facilitates the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the various components of the Upward Bound Math and Science program. The coordinator is responsible for:

• Coordinating with target high schools in Baltimore City to continually recruit and retain 25-50 program participants each year.
• Facilitating the identification, recruitment, and selection of project participants.
• Planning, coordinating, and implementing the program's services, including Saturday Academy sessions during the academic year and 6-week summer program for each cohort. These services include academic instruction and tutoring, SAT & ACT preparation, career exploration, financial literacy education, cultural enrichment, community service, assistance completing college admissions and financial aid applications, and on-campus residential programs.
• Maintaining documentation of services in electronic database and participant files.
• Assisting in the training of summer instructors, tutors, and summer residential staff as well as student volunteers.
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with faculty and staff of UBMS and Baltimore City Public Schools to enhance the program's services.
• Engaging with other UBMS staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery.
• Assisting Program Director with preparation and submission of evaluations and reports, including the Department of Education Annual Performance Report.
• Assist in recruiting instructors to teach program participants in two or more courses in the following content areas – biology, chemistry, math, and physics during the summer program.
• Providing office administrative support for the program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Previous experience working with first generation, low income and minority students, faculty, and personnel in a university setting.
• Excellent computer skills, the ability to effectively review math and science curriculum, demonstrated ability to organize and conduct intensive science enrichment activities, ability to plan laboratory experiences, and the ability to evaluate and monitor instructional guides and report progress
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and best practices for student engagement and retention in pre-college programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic, career, and advising principles and practices
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience working with Blumen, Banner, or similar student database system.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to establish rapport and build strong working relationship with students and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in higher education, education, psychology, or related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience coordinating tutorial and other academic support services in higher education setting.
• Previous experience with Federal Upward Bound Math and Science programs preferred.
• Proven ability to establish rapport and build strong working relationship with students.
• Experience coordinating tutorial and other academic support services in higher education setting.