SUBR | Project Coordinator (Empower: TRIO Upward Bound)
SUBR | Project Coordinator (Empower: TRIO Upward Bound) | Position: Full-Time Unclassified | Salary: $49,000 - $52,000 | Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The project coordinator will assist with the recruitment of participants interested in all disciplines and provide appropriate academic advisement to an assigned caseload of secondary school participants. Additionally, the coordinator will assist in developing non-cognitive skills and occasionally offer academic instruction. The project coordinator will offer tutorial support and provide college prep activities, financial literacy information, Financial Aid guidance, career advisement, etc.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or an appropriate field related to project objectives.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience assisting with staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation, reporting, and compliance with federal
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience with federal TRIO, academic support, or similar STEM programs for disadvantaged low-income 9th-12th grade students who are potential first-generation college students.
- Experience providing academic advising, academic instruction, tutoring, non-cognitive skills, college, financial aid, and economic literacy information to an assigned caseload of secondary school students.
- Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those confronting UBMS eligible students.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment application.
External applicants can apply here.
Current Southern University employees should apply here.
Applications should include:
- A cover letter detailing experience and alignment with the role.
- A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume highlighting expertise and accomplishments.
- Three (3) professional letters of recommendation.
Point of Contact:
Dr. Kyla Pitcher
Executive Director | Pre-College and Outreach Programs
A criminal background check and reference verification are required.
AAP/EEO Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. This commitment applies to but is not limited to decisions made concerning hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other college-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.