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Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science Coordinator

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Aug 2025

About the role

Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science Coordinator

Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.

Applications received by September 8, 2025, will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana Tech is seeking a full-time coordinator to deliver college preparatory services to Upward Bound students in Anaconda. The coordinator will also be expected to be on Montana Tech's campus once per week. The main duties of the position are; tutoring students, assisting students in college and scholarship applications, taking students on culturally enriching educational experiences, supporting students in goal setting, and maintaining paperwork on services provided to meet federal reporting requirements. The coordinator will also take an active role in planning and executing an intense 6-week summer academy for participants. Required qualifications include; Bachelor's degree in education or related field, previous experience with 9th-12th grade students, and previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.

Duties:

Develop, execute, monitor, and evaluate student service offerings and plan of operations for each high school.
Assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting student participants.
Provide MTUB/UBMS information to target high schools.
Assist in assessing and prescribing a plan of project services for each participant.
Maintain a presence in target schools by recruiting students, conducting participant follow-up, and meeting with appropriate school personnel.
Maintain and facilitate communication between project, participants, parents, and target schools.
Provide leadership for effective parental and community involvement.
Contribute to the annual development and daily delivery of approved curriculum for program participants and/or program staff. Deliver financial literacy services to students and their families.
Recruit, recommend for hiring, schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate all tutors or referring tutor programs.
Establish and maintain a tutoring program in collaboration with AmeriCorps when possible.
Seek professional development via trainings and engagement with professional associations.
Attend all Institute and program meetings at Montana Technological University.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
Previous experience with 9th-12th grade students.
Previous experience as a project leader responsible for student-oriented projects.
Willing to travel frequently.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
High comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process. Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to work with various medias.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clear understanding of Montana post-secondary educational opportunities, admission requirements, application procedures, and financial aid nuances.
Experience working with culturally diverse people in an academic setting.
Experience in working with federal grants.
High comfort level with teenage students and advising the adolescent development process.
Background similar to participants

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 20-50lbs
Ability to ride on a bus or drive a vehicle for extended trips
Ability to sleep in tent and accompany students on camping excursions, if necessary.

For full consideration application materials must be complete.
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