The posting
Access and Community Engagement/TRiO Programs:
The Upward Bound Project EDGE (Exploration and Determination Guarantees Excellence) program is designed to provide opportunities for fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The goal is to increase the rate at which participants complete high school education and graduate from institutions of post-secondary (college, technical) education. Our goal is to recruit participants into the Upward Bound program, retain them, graduate them, and get them ready for post-secondary education admittance and graduation.
The Opportunity:
UCF's TRiO Programs Project EDGE is seeking an Academic Support Coordinator II to work with high school students in grades 9-12 at Edgewater High School. The position will be responsible for providing academic advising services to participants in order to encourage and facilitate high school completion, postsecondary enrollment options such as college, vocational and career academy.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, engaging with students and families, and creating supportive pathways to success. We especially welcome candidates who are energized by helping others, connecting people to resources, and making a lasting difference in students' futures.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers services to program participants both virtually and in-person at Edgewater High School (EHS), ensuring comprehensive support in alignment with program goals. Collaborates with the Manager to meet internal objectives and improve service delivery.
- Tracks students' academic progress, including advising, course selection, and graduation requirements, while developing and monitoring Individual Academic Plans (IAPs). Reviews report cards and academic performance to create tailored academic success plans for students.
- Designs and delivers a college readiness curriculum, including workshops on college access, financial literacy, career exploration, and family engagement. Researches and stays updated on higher education trends to enhance evidence-based decision-making for student success.
- Maintains accurate student records, updates participation data in the Blumen database, and documents student involvement in project services. Analyzes data and generates monthly reports to inform the Manager of program progress and areas for improvement.
- Coordinates and participates in academic, social, and cultural events such as college tours, community service, and leadership activities. Develops and supervises the student leadership committee to enhance student engagement and personal development.
- Assists in planning and executing both the academic year and summer programs to ensure high-quality student experiences. Develops and distributes a monthly program newsletter to keep students and parents informed of upcoming opportunities and achievements.
- Implements recruitment, orientation, interviews, and intake processes to enroll the required number of students as mandated by the Department of Education. Establishes and maintains relationships with target schools, community stakeholders, and families to support outreach efforts.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager and/or Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with TRiO other federally funded student support programs.
- Experience working with high school-aged students in a classroom setting or additional student support services.
- Background in teaching, academic advising, guidance counseling, or youth development.
- Experience designing and facilitating workshops, presentations, or college readiness programming.
- Familiarity with student information systems such as Blumen or Skyward.
- Ability to add initiative and creativity to support the goals of the program.
Additional Application Materials Required:
In addition to your application, please include a resume. When applying please have all your documents ready to upload at the same time. Once the submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
- All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H 1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
- This is a Contracts & Grants (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
- This position requires a Level 2 Background Check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Clearinghouse prior to employment. For more information, please visit the FDLE Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.
- This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site across two locations: UCF's Main Campus and Edgewater High School. The selected candidate must be available and willing to perform duties at both sites as required by the operational needs of the role.
- Classification Title: Academic Support Coordinator II
This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.
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- Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
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Department
Access and Community Engagement - TRiO
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM; occasional evenings and weekends.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
$48,722.00 to Negotiable
Job Posting End Date
11-08-2026-12-00-AM
The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
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