Coordinator of Upward Bound Math and Science Program

Salary: $44,983.00 – $50,879.00 Annually

Location: Hybrid/Remote, WV (serving Weir High School)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 26-08

Division: Division of Student Affairs

Opening Date: 04/30/2026

Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Job Summary

The Coordinator will assist the Director of TRIO Programs in the daily delivery of program services to eligible participants to ensure successful completion of secondary education as well as preparation and persistence through postsecondary education. Major responsibilities include the promotion of services to the target community; providing academic and financial aid assistance to eligible participants wishing to pursue a program of postsecondary education; and documenting and project services.

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Classified, Benefits Eligible, Grant Funded
This is a federally grant funded position serving Weir High School in Weirton, WV. It is part of the Hancock County School District in the northern panhandle of West Virginia.
Hybrid Schedule: Candidate must live in a location within reasonable driving distance of Weir High School in Weirton, WV and West Liberty University with the ability to travel to the school weekly or as necessary.

To learn more about the Division of Student Affairs, visit https://www.wvhepc.edu/inside-the-commission/offices-and-affiliates/student-affairs/

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of TRIO Programs, the Coordinator will assist with the following:

• Coordination of programs and strategies to improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for targeted populations.
• Conduct applicant intakes, verify student eligibility for the program, provide direct services to students, and maintain a student referral process with school personnel and community partners.
• Prepare individualized Educational Assessment Plans (EAP’s) for participants based on needs assessment every academic year.
• Document all advisement activity and provide regular status reports as required.
• Advise Program participants in social, career, financial aid and academic areas.
• Design and deliver college readiness workshops for collegiate learning and success strategies in general and specific academic areas.
• Under the direction of the project director, participate in hiring, training, and evaluation process of program academic support staff (teachers and tutors/mentors).
• Coordinate and oversee tutors and mentors during the academic year and summer component.
• Coordinate summer programming for participants, including a six-week residential summer campus experience.
• Coordinate and attend meetings to address concerns and interventions with adults in students’ support systems.
• Gather data for the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education.
• Maintain record-keeping documents on program services utilizing program software (BLUMEN).
• Annually administer and interpret the results of achievement test scores to students and disseminate the test information to the project director and target school personnel.
• Maintain documentation of counseling contacts with parents, teachers, and high school counselors, and submit reports to the project director.
• Provide parents and participants with workshops and information related to areas of concern, i.e., applying for financial aid, completing admission applications, etc.
• Provide supervisors and school personnel within the target area with progress reports on participants, as needed.
• Assist with planning, coordinating and chaperoning field trips.
• Engage in follow-up activities (letter writing, phone contacts, visits, etc.) to determine the status of participants during and after their high school graduation.
• Assist in publicity and communication efforts for the Program, i.e., place posters in businesses, represent the Program at local civic and community organizations, etc.
• Complete other work consistent with a basic understanding of the mission, vision role, and goals of the TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science Programs as outlined in the Grant and other duties assigned by the director that job-related circumstances may demand.

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, business or a related field is required.

Two years recent relevant work experience is required.

Relevant experience includes but is not limited to program coordination and implementation that required development of professional, productive relationships across a community to provide services; experience with academic advising, college access and financial aid advising, or counseling services, instructing, mentoring, and tutoring students, experience with college access/student success initiatives in a public school/agency, or institution; experience working with TRIO or other college access programs.

Must be able to meet the travel requirements including possible airline travel.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with college access and success efforts at the national, state, and institutional level.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, especially with students.
• Willingness and ability to visit with potential students where they are located, e.g. various local educational institutions, public agencies, and community organizations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders (students, colleagues, administrators), both verbally and in writing; and ability to work well within a team.
• Skill using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Local, regional, and some national travel are required, including airline travel.
• May require some medium-heavy lifting for events.

Supplemental Information

Position Open Until Filled. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: 

In addition to filling out the online application, interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume. Contact information for three professional references will be requested later in the interview process.

IMPORTANT:  Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure the work experience section in your application is detailed and complete. All the Supplemental Questions must be answered; applications with “See Resume” as a response will not be considered.

Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions of its staff.

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