Academic and Program Support Coordinator

New American Youth on the Rise (NAYR) is an education attainment pathway program for middle and high school girls from Chittenden County Vermont immigrant communities designed to prepare students for successful transitions into college careers in health sciences. The overarching mission of NAYR is to enhance health equity for Chittenden County, Vermont immigrant communities by 1) increasing representation in the healthcare workforce that reflects their racial/ethnic backgrounds and lived experiences, and 2) increasing collaboration and trust between the academic health center and the local community by demonstrating clear investment in the local community.

About the role

This position will provide individualized academic coaching while supporting program operations. Work directly with middle and high school students to strengthen academic skills, monitor progress, and promote effective study habits and goal setting. In addition, the role will contribute to program coordination, student engagement and collaboration with staff to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive programming that fosters academic achievement, confidence, and pathways to college and health science careers. The position will also contribute to broader program efforts, including collaborating with staff on program evaluation, curriculum development, and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized academic coaching to middle and high school students
• Support program operations and coordination
• Strengthen students' academic skills and monitor progress
• Promote effective study habits and goal setting
• Contribute to student engagement and culturally responsive programming
• Collaborate on program evaluation, curriculum development, and grant writing

Requirements

• Associate degree with one or three years of related experience (graduate level education preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated coordination and tracking skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail
• Competency in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication and organization skills
• Experience with grant writing
• Ability to travel to and from worksites and public events
• Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities, particularly in Chittenden County, VT

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required
• Position is contingent on continued funding
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work required (may result in overtime for non-exempt positions)
• This position is eligible for full-time telework in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
• Background check required

Pay

$25/hour - $27.50/hour

Schedule

• 80% FTE (30 hours per week)
• 12-month term position

Union position: UVMSU

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Burlington, Vermont, United States