Job Title: Upward Bound Program Coordinator
Location: Ivy Tech Community College – Indianapolis Campus
Job Type: Full-Time – Grant Funded
Assignment Dates: September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Classification: N-4
Salary Range: $40,000/year
Reports To: Upward Bound Director

Who We Are:
We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:
• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:
TRIO Upward Bound is a federally funded college preparatory program that provides high school students with the resources and support necessary to successfully complete high school and smoothly transition into the college/university of their choice.

TRIO Upward Bound at Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis is uniquely positioned to work exclusively with Ben Davis High School students. Our team has been trained and properly equipped to support their students through what many consider to be the most crucial time period in life. Every meeting, program, and experience that we offer has been intentionally created to strengthen our students' belief in self. We are committed to supporting students academically, professionally, and personally to ensure that they reach their full potential.

**GRANT FUNDED POSITION**

This position is funded through a grant that has been awarded to Ivy Tech Community College. Employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of that grant funding. While the current grant period is 09/01/25-08/31/26, continued funding is not guaranteed. If grant funds are exhausted without confirmation of a forthcoming grant funding extension, this position will be eliminated and employment with the College terminated.

Required Skills & Competencies:

● Program Design & Delivery – Ability to plan and execute engaging, age-appropriate activities that align with academic standards and promote student learning.
● Student Engagement – Demonstrated ability to build rapport with high school students, foster a positive learning environment, and implement innovative, hands-on learning strategies.
● Cultural Competency – Experience working with youth from broad and underserved backgrounds.
● Tech and Administrative Knowledge – Basic tech literacy, documentation, and reporting strategies
● Team Collaboration – Willingness to attend staff meetings, share student observations with program staff, and contribute to a supportive team culture.
● Program Coordination & Organization – strong initiative and organizational skills for managing program experiences
● Supervision – Ability to monitor students during academic and enrichment activities as needed

Key Responsibilities:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Submit regular updates to the Director
• Regularly meet deadlines and expectations
• Assist in the daily tasks, including but not limited to; typing and distributing correspondence, answering the phone and directing calls, filing, copying, data entry, translation of documents from English to Spanish, prepare bulk mailings, compile data and retrieve reports
• Assist staff in preparation for activities, workshops, and events
• Communicate student progress and concerns to the Upward Bound team.
• Coordinating with Ben Davis High School and MSD Wayne Township to develop target recruitment and retention strategies
• Plan, coordinate, and implement Upward Bound programming, resources, and services
• Developing and nurturing partnerships with faculty and staff of Ivy Tech Indianapolis and The Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township to enhance the program's services
• Engaging with other UB staff members to provide formative assessment and continuous improvement of program delivery

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree Required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skill
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be friendly, punctual, professional, and a quick learner.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated ability to work with high school students from underserved communities
• Knowledge of commonly used Microsoft (MS) software and the Google Suite
• Must pass a criminal background check

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.