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Overview

Upward Bound at WKU is a TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides motivational, educational, and enrichment opportunities to potential first-generation and low-income high school students from Allen, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, and Logan counties (including Russellville Independent School District).

The mission of Upward Bound is to prepare students for success in postsecondary education. The Academic Coordinator, Budget Manager plays a key role in supporting this mission by coordinating academic and enrichment programming, managing office operations, maintaining fiscal compliance, and ensuring smooth day-to-day program operations.

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Academic Coordinator

+ Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and advisement to first-generation and low-income participants.

+ Conduct workshops and one-on-one sessions on study skills, goal setting, test preparation, college admissions, financial aid, and career planning.

+ Collaborate with school personnel and parents/guardians to monitor student progress and promote academic success.

+ Coordinate academic, cultural, and recreational programming, including school visits, ten Saturday Sessions, and a six-week residential summer program.

+ Serve as a positive role model and mentor to participants.

+ Lead recruitment and outreach efforts through information sessions, school visits, and community engagement.

+ Collect and analyze participant data for program evaluation and federal reporting (Annual Performance Report ? APR).

+ Ensure compliance with TRIO regulations, university policies, and grant requirements.

+ Assist with staff training, community partnerships, and professional development activities.

Office and Budget Management

+ Oversee daily office operations, including communication, filing, record keeping, and correspondence.

+ Create and maintain participant and personnel files; process staff time and effort reports.

+ Collaborate with staff to plan and organize events by purchasing food and supplies, arranging transportation, coordinating logistics, and documenting activities.

+ Partner with university departments for summer conferencing and housing coordination.

+ Assist the director in preparing and managing program budgets and expenditures.

+ Monitor fiscal transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and federal guidelines.

+ Track program expenses, process purchases, and maintain accurate financial and audit documentation.

+ Support completion of annual reports and other compliance documentation.

+ Attend professional trainings and conferences to enhance program quality and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelors Degree

+ At least one year related administrative experience

+ Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record

+ Availability to work some evenings and weekends

+ Ability to lift 30lbs

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $35,568 - $36,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].