Academic Specialist

Academic Specialist, Traditional Upward Bound, TRiO Grant Program Overview: The Cincinnati State Technical & Community College TRiO Upward Bound (TUB) program is funded by a grant by the United States Department of Education to the College and is one of two TRIO programs managed by the College. The role of the Academic Specialist is to serve the needs of the program and the TUB participants. The Mt. Healthy TUB program offers services and programming during both the academic year and the summer. The Academic Specialist will be assigned to Mt. Healthy High School during the school year. The academic year work schedule includes but is not limited to: Monday - Thursday at Mt. Healthy High School from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Fridays at Cincinnati State's Clifton campus from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The summer program work schedule includes but is not limited to: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm for five weeks at Cincinnati State's Clifton campus, with the sixth week typically designated for a college and cultural trip with the TUB participants. The Academic Specialist will be required to work some evening and/or weekend hours, as needed, to accomplish grant and program objectives. The Specialist must be able to plan and participate in college and cultural trips that may include overnight stays during academic and summer components. The 5-week summer component brings the TUB participants to Cincinnati State's campus for instruction in math, science, composition, and other related subjects for which the Academic Specialist may need to teach some activities. The Specialist will work with Upward Bound participants individually and in groups, primarily at Mt. Healthy High School. When not scheduled at Mt. Healthy High School, the Academic Specialist will work from the TUB offices located on Cincinnati State's Clifton campus. Essential Duties: Provide advising and coaching to TUB participants to ensure academic success and barrier mitigation. Coordinate and provide tutoring with an emphasis in math, science and composition. Keep accurate student records and monitor student progress using the TRIO database. Recruit, identify eligible participants and complete interview sessions with participants and parents. Monitor the participants' progress while in high school and into post-secondary education. Provide program enrichment seminars that are appropriate and timely. Complete all requests from the Director as assigned for the improvement of the program. Participate and chaperone college and cultural tours and overnight trips. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, school counseling or related field Four years of experience working with youth, specifically low income and first-generation population. Familiarity with State of Ohio secondary school standards and curriculum and the ability to develop relevant and appropriate curriculum and instruction and/or tutoring to high school students. Ability to participate and chaperone overnight college and cultural trips. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel between Cincinnati State and Mt. Healthy High School. Ability to pick up, carry, move materials weighing 25 pounds. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in education, social work, or another relevant field. Previous experience working with Upward Bound or TRiO programs and participants. Desired Competencies: The ability to work effectively with teachers, administrators, school counselors, and parents to meet the objectives of the project. Excellent classroom management. Exemplary interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and participant population and provide a good impression of the College. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently, be a team player, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and meet project deadlines. Excellent customer service skills in analytical problem solving. Effective decision-making, project management and time management skills. Possess the ability to be innovative with demonstrated commitment to participant success. Ability to maintain and safeguard sensitive student data and case management notes, and input same in grant data base. Ability and willingness to work with students of various abilities and diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated sensitivity to participants with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and participants with disabilities. Ability to work productively under changing conditions and tight timelines. Reports To: Director Student Support Services Position Level: Academic Specialist Comp. Range: $20.56/hr. Pay Grade: 18 Contract Affiliation: SEIU Status: Full-Time Classification: Exempt Benefits: Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options: Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium) Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium) Vision Insurance NO WAITING PERIODS. Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions) Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid) Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents Tuition Reimbursement Free parking 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days. Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Retirement: As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan. EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.