Academic Coordinator - Educational Talent Search - TRIO

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Job Summary

The Academic Coordinator is a 12-month employee devoted 100% to Saint Louis University's Educational Talent Search Grant which is funded to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in and complete their postsecondary education within the Saint Louis Public School system. This position will also supervise the office work-study student and plan and implement our once-a-month Saturday STEAM class and summer Robotics Program.

This is a fully grant-funded position. If funding ceases the position will end.

Job Duties

• Assist in the recruitment, selection, evaluation, and enrollment of participants

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the tutors and mentors during the academic year

• Responsible for assessing participants' needs and providing appropriate personal, academic, and career services

• Monitors academic progress through meeting with participants, teachers, and tutors.

• Monitor participants on a regular basis updating the EAP

• Coordinate tutoring at target schools and for out-of-school participants and will ensure that each participant is provided with sufficient academic support.

• Supervised by the Program Director and must maintain strong, positive relationships with personnel at the target schools

• The primary point of communication between the project and the participa​nts

• Other projects and duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

Interpersonal/human relations skills

• Experience with learning styles, computer-assisted instruction, study skills, one-on-one instruction, learning disabilities, administration of assessment, curriculum development, individual learning plans, competency-based instruction, tutoring, and mentoring 

• Strong knowledge of STEAM subject matter/careers

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills 

• Ability to manage workshops 

• Commitment to serving low- income and academically disadvantaged students 

• Freedom from racial and ethnic biases 

• Success in overcoming obstacles similar to those faced by the target population 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in education, guidance counseling, or related field with two (2) years of experience teaching, counseling, or other TRIO experience preferred

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain active personal car insurance with sufficient limits throughout the duration of employment.

• The scope of the position requires occasionally working some evenings, weekends, and out-of-town travel, including overnight stays.

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

This position is being funded by a grant and/or designated source and therefore continuation in the position is contingent upon funding availability.

Function

Student Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.