Student Development Coordinator, UBMS

The position of Student Development Coordinator, Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) is a grant-funded position responsible for providing one-on-one pre-college academic advising and counseling to UBMS participants. This position will facilitate workshops, coordinate outreach activities, plan and implement college visit, coordinate cultural activities and assist students in standardized test preparation, study skill development and post-secondary enrollment. Who we are: The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students. Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued. You would be a great fit if: You enjoy working one-on-one with pre-college studentsYou enjoy coordinating leadership, service-learning, and co-curricular activities to support student learningYou can effectively identify and connect participants to community resourcesYou are able to effectively serve as a resource and advocate for underrepresented students and diversity populations by connecting them to campus and community resources.You enjoy providing direct services to students from underrepresented and diverse populations through student engagement and outreach Responsibilities Include: Conducting one-on-one pre-college academic advising for UBMS participantsPlanning and delivering academic workshops, seminars, parent meetings, cultural outings, and career exploration activitiesIdentifying and connecting participants to community resources, scholarships, and mentoring opportunities for Canton Area high school studentsChaperoning overnight trips for college tours, student leadership conferences, and academic field trips To be considered you'll need: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Development, Social Work or STEM discipline.A minimum of six months of experience related to teaching, pre-college advising/recruitment, curriculum development or student mentoring.A valid Ohio Driver's license with an insurable driving record.The ability to work evenings, weekends, and overnight travel as neededBCI/FBI background check clearance for working around minor childrenKnowledge of outreach, mentoring, and post-secondary enrollment best practices for first-generation, college-bound students, and at-risk populations To view the full job description, Click here Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State Click Here for more details. Full-time employees have access to excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance program. The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them - and you. We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply. In order to improve hiring efficiency, be more responsive, and help us find the best candidates Stark State has implemented the use of a few recruiting tools such as Qualifi and Skill Survey. You may hear from us through one of these platforms during the recruitment process. Qualifi is a cloud-based phone interviewing platform. Think of this like traditional phone interviews, but faster - allowing us to be more responsive to you, the applicant. Checking candidates' references for multiple top candidates provides a valuable means of verifying skills and experience represented in resumes and interviews. SkillSurvey Reference, a cloud-based, data-d