UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This position, under general supervision of the Director of Upward Bound, shall perform administrative tasks relevant to program management and supervision; maintain all department budget records; label, organize, and maintain all program files; supervise and train all clerical staff; maintain, analyze, reconcile financial accounting reports of unit budgets; and serve as a communication link for unit personnel. The position will also access the academic and social needs of program participants; administrative tasks relevant to curriculum management and supervision; assist with designing and implementing a challenging and exciting academic curriculum, services, and activities for program participants; implement program procedures to place program graduates into post-secondary institutions with adequate financial aid; maintain accurate and accessible documentation of participants; and assist with coordinating services and activities for Upward Bound participants. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision and reports to the Director of Upward Bound.

This is a full-time, twelve-month position based in Columbia, South Carolina. The responsibilities of this position require regular presence in an on-site environment.

Salary based on experience and qualifications. Benedict College offers a competitive benefits program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Conducts trainings and supervises Academic Mentors and Tutor Counselors.
• Designs and maintains the curricula for students during the academic year and summer component.
• Prepares the schedules of academic classes.
• Maintains student files.
• Maintains the program’s database system; assists director with recruitment.
• Assists director with Annual Performance Report; attends required administrative trainings.
• Assists director with other duties and grant related responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires sedentary work that involves walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling some of the time. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work environment risks exposure to no known environmental hazards.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

EOE M / F / D / V