The Upward Bound program is seeking an Academic Coordinator! Upward Bound is a college preparatory program co-funded by the United States Department of Education and the University of Northern Iowa. It is designed to empower program participants with the academic skills and motivation necessary to succeed in high school and ultimately complete college. This is one of several programs located in the UNI-Center for Urban Education Building in Waterloo, IA, as part of the Educational Opportunity Programs & Special Community Services (EOP/SCS) office.

Primary Function: Assists in the development and implementation of program goals and objectives; participates in selection and evaluation of staff; recruits and identifies program participants; aids in identifying and meeting academic needs of participants; counsels and advises participants; instructs assigned classes; manages Supplemental Instruction sessions; coordinates college visits; assists with operation of a robotics team; serves as liaison to University and community agency representatives; produces quarterly newsletters and maintains electronic media; assists with designing and implementing summer programming; conducts ACT preparation workshops and classification meetings; works with prospective post-secondary students in the completion of applications and financial aid forms; and compiles program information.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education or related field plus at least one year of experience in counseling, teaching low-income high school or first-generation college students, or related experience required. TRIO experience and teaching experience preferred. Student experience will be considered. Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 10/01/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.