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Instruction Coordinator and Advisor

  • 495645
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • TRIO Programs
  • Advising/Student Support
  • Full-time Staff
  • Closing on: Dec 23 2024

Salary/Position Classification

  • $40,000 - $42,000 annual, dependent on experience
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

The Mission of the UND TRIO Upward Bound program is to increase the academic skills and motivation of low income/first generation high school students to prepare for college. The purpose of the Instruction Coordinator/Advisor position is to assist in the implementation and development of the Upward Bound program, participant recruitment, and direct work and engagement with student participants to achieve program objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Meet with students on a regular basis for academic, personal, and career advising Tasks involved in fulfilling the above duties/responsibilities (include description for physical and mental/cognitive demands)
  • Visit target schools regularly and provide students with personal, career, and academic counseling
  • Advise students on course selection for high school graduation and college acceptance
  • Help with ACT registration and preparation, financial aid forms, college selection, admission and housing forms.
  • Help students develop and set short and long term goals.
  • Keep school personnel informed about student progress and activities through regular visits, phone calls, and/or letters.
  • Develop and coordinate activities/assignments during the academic year and curriculum during the summer session.
  • Coordinate and participate in administration and interpretation of standardized tests, inventories, and other assessments.
  • Teach and assist classes during the summer program as needed.
  • Develop and coordinate assignments for activities such as seminars, field trips, etc.
  • Coordinate curriculum for summer program
  • Coordinate summer teaching staff to implement curriculum 
  • Assist in planning and implementing the summer program.
  • Assist with planning and supervision of educational/recreational/cultural activities.
  • Assist with the supervision of summer staff.
  • Assist in developing monthly assignments, including math, science, writing, reading, study skill, and career exploration.
  • Review completed assignments for stipends.
  • Plan, schedule, and accompany students on educational, cultural, and recreational activities.

Required Competencies

  • Strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership and logistical skills, and creativity

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field. December 2024 graduates will be considered.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Successful completion of a criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
  • Experience in teaching/advising and curriculum/testing for high school-age students.
  • Experience in postsecondary preparation (academic advising, financial aid, enrollment, etc.).
  • Experience networking with public school and university personnel.
  • Experience with TRIO Programs.
  • Background/experience working with low-income, first-generation populations.
  • Experience in the use, development, and implementation of technology/digital resources

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.