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Advertising/Posting Title Upward Bound Program Coordinator

Posting Summary

The Upward Bound Program Coordinator assists with program management, academic year and summer college advisement/advocacy, curriculum and program design, and university and outreach efforts. Assist with the recruitment, selection, enrollment, advisement and follow-up of the total funded number of program participants for the TRIO Upward Bound Program. This individual, in conjunction with the Program Director, plans the Saturday and Summer College curricula, services and activities. Also assist in planning, supervising and evaluating academic year and summer program field trips, events, programs and services. The Upward Bound Program Director supervises the Program Coordinator. Occasional night, weekends, and in/out of state travel as the role demands.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

A Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, or related field and three years’ related experience required. Demonstrated commitment to addressing diversity concerns as well as sensitivity to individuals who have limited income and/or are from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. Training and/or experience in student assessment, program evaluation, and knowledge of TRIO are desirable. Valid driver’s license required.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range $55,000-$58,000

Other Information

Special Conditions Contingent on continued funding, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Travel to and from worksites required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Exempt

Union Position Yes, UVMSU

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Open Date 09/11/2025

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title Community Outreach PC2 X

Posting Number S5744PO

Department Center for Academic Success/30460

Position Number 013768

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

Term (months per year) 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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