Education Coordinator

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is accepting applications for an Education Coordinator in the Prinicpal's Scholars Program (PSP). This position will plan and coordinate educational programs for underrepresented students, parents, teachers, and school personnel in PSP's targeted areas on behalf of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Responsibilities include developing curricula, preparing relevant presentations and materials; organizing, delivering, and facilitating (teaching) classes, workshops, seminars, and other training services. Duties and Responsibilities Program Development and Management: Designs core-based classes and curricula aligned with school needs and delivers instruction statewide, to students both in person and virtually. Provides consistent, high-quality instruction and educational support to students, parents, teachers, and staff, promoting a unified learning experience across the state. Determines formats and approaches to achieve program objectives; defines needs of target populations; research trends at the national and state level, as appropriate to the position. Develops, designs, and delivers designated professional development courses, providing direct instruction and comprehensive training to school administrators, educators, counseling staff, and parents as adult learners at targeted schools.Manages and facilitates program activities, including classes, training, conferences, seminars, and other special projects, in accordance with University of Illinois guidelines. Supervises and monitors PSP events, activities, and programs on and off-campus. Provides students with advisement and associated services, such as, pre-college preparation, academic, and admissions process, best-fit college & career guidance, helps students optimize their elementary/middle and high school years, and navigate post-secondary options that academically-fit, socially, and financially. Collaborates with school personnel to develop unique hands-on PSP STEAM projects for students fifth through twelfth grade. Delivers educative, hands-on instruction and serves as an advisor, providing guidance and preparation to help students succeed in competitions and school fairs. Data Collection - Collaborate with executive leadership, including Associate and Assistant Directors, to design and execute an organization-wide comprehensive data collection framework. Primary responsibility to develop advancement classes for PSP; collaborates with instructional staff to deliver these programs, serving as either the lead or co-instructor across all in-school, after-school, and virtual PSP offerings.Elementary/Middle & High School Advising and College Preparation Advising: Advises and counsels students on academic college preparation to meet both graduation and college acceptance requirements. Counsel students on developing a high school plan to achieve academically. Provides feedback and recommends appropriate action and solutions to individual students' academic and educational needs and abilities. Counsel students in discovering their strengths and interests, exploring career alternatives, and finding institutions of higher learning that align with their strengths and interests. Develops curriculum that supports academic achievement, career exploration, college/scholarship searches, assists in understanding the college and financial aid application process, and transitions to college. Provides instruction (teaches) in college preparation, college/financial aid/scholarship application completion, transition to college workshops, and core curriculum to assist students with college access.Program Administration: Develops and maintains records and databases on participants and program activities. Create promotional marketing materials. Remains compliant with system training, procurement, human resources, protection of minors, program guidelines, and any additional University System protocols. Research and prepare grant proposals. Skilled in cultivating productive relationships with external partners, vendors, and community groups. Operate a university vehicle to travel to designated schools and locations. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Coordinate and deliver targeted programming, including the physical handling, loading, and setting up of all necessary event and instructional materials. Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations Maintain a flexible schedule, with the ability to work required evening and weekend hours based on programming needs. Travel frequently to designated PSP target school zones, specifically covering Chicago, East St. Louis, Springfield, Danville, Decatur, and Rantoul