Minority Enrichment Program Coordinator - Urbana School District

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:  Minority Enrichment Program Coordinator

LOCATION:Urbana High School

HOURS: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

SUPERVISOR:  Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction

JOB SUMMARY: The individual is responsible for assisting minority students enrolled in enriched classes who are weighted with achieving and maintaining academic success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily, including:

• Work with the district’s counselors to develop a caseload of minority students enrolled in weighted classes.
• Initiate and hold mandatory meetings with students on caseload whose grades fall below a B average.
• Respond to referrals from teachers regarding issues pertaining to students on caseload.
• Provide tutorial assistance weekly to students on caseload.
• Provide assistance to students on caseload with projects and assignments.
• Network with students enrolled in teacher education programs at the University of Illinois to solicit academic support for students on caseload.
• Initiate weekly mandatory meetings with students on caseload to monitor academic progress and to address any issues as they arise.
• Make oneself available to assist students on caseload between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM on a daily basis.
• Maintain exceptional academic skills in the core academic areas of Math, Science, and English.
• Monitor the attendance and/or academic progress of student caseload.
• Guide and direct African American Club, Asian American Club, and the Latino American Club
• Provide assistance and support to teachers with students on caseload.
• Prepare a year-end report to the Assistant Principal detailing the status of students on caseload.
• Possess and maintain knowledge of the contents of the Student Handbook.
• Possess and maintain a working knowledge of the District’s policies and procedures pertaining to students.
• Provide leadership and direction to students and assist them with developing a positive self-image.
• Work with counselors on identifying minority students in non-weighted classes who could move to weighted classes with support
• Assist with duties assigned to the Assistant Principal
• Perform any and all additional duties as assigned by the Assistant Principal

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1 year of secretarial or clerical experience preferred
• Experience with typing, computers, answering phones, word processing, Excel spreadsheets, software database systems, and working with office equipment such as copiers and fax machines

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public
• Ability to handle conflict in a productive manner
• Maintain strict confidentiality in regard to student and personnel records
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle and prioritize a high volume of transactions
• Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions
• Ability to meet payroll deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with a variety of personnel
• Strong public relations skills and ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Salary is determined by the Board of Education. Ten-month work year.

EVALUATION: The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluating support personnel.

START DATE: ASAP

Note: This is an exempt position, not a position within the collective bargaining unit or an administrative position.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:June 2017