Cooperative Program Coordinator jobs in Burlington, NC

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Master’s Degree required; preferably in a STEM field, higher education administration, student development, counseling and guidance, or education
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar projects or programs for diverse student populations required

• Assist Scholars in navigating academic policies and procedures that govern successful degree completion, and graduate school enrollment by providing ongoing academic monitoring and mentoring.
• Prepare students for graduate school experiences by encouraging them to explore research opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Coordinate all aspects of program activities (workshops, events, seminars, travel, etc.) as directed by grant leadership.
• Coordinate application process and selection of eligible McNair Scholars.
• Maintain accurate and complete confidential student records as required by the grant, federal and state administrative policy.
• Apply demonstrated knowledge of TRIO or other higher education academic programs and support services and effective practices supporting student retention and graduation.
• Apply demonstrated understanding and commitment to first-generation students and students from historically underrepresented groups in higher education.
• Apply demonstrated intentional commitment to diversity and inclusion through the vehicle of educational access, opportunity and best practices for target population
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with academic, career and personal counseling/coaching, plus financial literacy
• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff and program partners/allies
• Assist with identifying and selecting faculty mentors for students.
• Creation of promotional program material
• Management of program social media presence
• Submission monthly reports to Supervisor
• Supervision of student travel (air/land) by day, overnight and/or weekends as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• Data entry into information management systems (BLUMEN)
• Maintaining expense records, travel documents, and program student files
• Proficient database skills to include Microsoft Suite, Social Media
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a proactive manner.

• Research of applicable graduate school visit opportunities, research conferences, and scholarly activities
• Collection of supplemental data for federal, state and institutional reporting
• Processing of program applications

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount