Herc-Higher Education Recruitment Consortium

Responsible to the director of Pre-College Programs (TS and UB) for performing a variety of leadership functions associated with the Central College UB programs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is an 11-month, full-time administrative appointment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Supervise and coordinate the day-to-day program operations and activities of the Talent Search team.
• Assist director with interviewing and hiring Talent Search personnel. Provide orientation and necessary training.
• Assists director in personnel evaluation and overall assessment of progress toward program objectives.
• Develop and coordinate curriculum and academic programs for participants and parents; includes:
• Developing calendar/schedule of academic activities.
• Planning workshops, events and developing activities, ordering and managing curriculum materials & supplies.
• Overseeing tutoring program(s). 
• Compile information and materials to present to participants, parents, and/or target school counselors.
• Identify and serve Talent Search participants.  Conduct orientation workshops for new participants and parents Implement curriculum and provide advising to participants in assigned target schools. 
• Maintain communication among Talent Search staff and with participants, parents, and target school counselors through correspondence and by telephone.
• Oversee database including supervision of data management and system updates.  Ensure that participant records are accurate and complete. 
• Develop agendas and facilitate Talent Search staff meetings.
• Attend regular meetings with the Director and meetings of the Pre-College programs leadership team.
• Upon invitation, attend DMPS Collaborative meetings, meetings, and/or other College meetings.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Master's Degree in education or related field plus three years TRIO or related work experience.
• Requires excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills and competence with technologies for program management including basic computer, communication, and presentation skills.