College Access Coordinator (VISTA), University Community Collaborative of Phila

Posted by on March 26, 2012

COLLEGE ACCESS COORDINATOR—VISTA 2012-2013

Position Summary:  We are seeking a Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) VISTA to serve as the College Access Coordinator for the University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia (UCCP).  Housed at Temple University, the UCCP provides a continuum of youth leadership programming for high school aged students and Technical Assistance for organizations on a wide range of youth related issues.  The objective of this position is to increase the number of students going to college by better aligning our programming with in school activities and identifying additional support resources at Temple University.  The PACC VISTA will be fully integrated into the UCCP Team, a group of very energetic, dynamic and creative staff dedicated to the empowerment and achievement of all high school students.

Position Components and Activities:   The position has three major components:

1. Improve alignment of UCCP programming with in school activities in order to promote the educational success of high school students.  Specific tasks include:
•    Meet with school personnel at partner high schools and UCCP program staff to identify how UCCP programs support the educational goals of the schools and where modifications are needed.
•    Work with Advisory Council to identify additional needs of students
•    Assist Program coordinators in seeding programs and special projects in those schools.
•    Monitor the progress of the partnerships and programs
•    Work with Advisory Council to identify resources in the community that can be leveraged to support the students

2.  Leverage resources of Temple University to assist in the college access process. Specific tasks include:
•    Conduct a scan of student organizations to identify the ones most relevant to college access
•    Meet with University Honors Program to recruit students for coaching, tutoring and mentoring tasks

3. Document the process and outcomes
•    In conjunction with Executive Director, help to design a documentation system to capture information on meetings, programs, participants, and other aspects related to process, activities and outcomes

Minimum Requirements for this position include:
•    Bachelors’ degree required (Education, Public Policy or Social Science degree preferred)
•    Experience in program development and project management
•    Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and understanding of social media)
•    Strong oral and written presentation skills
•    Strong organizational skills including planning and leading events and experiences, record keeping and data collection, and follow through
•    Creativity and problem solving
•    Flexibility and adaptability
•    Strong motivation and initiative
•    Ability to work independently and on a team
•    Demonstrated commitment to diversity and cross-cultural issues
•    Effective inter- and intrapersonal skills; strong emotional intelligence and emotional maturity
•    Experience working with youth and young adults

Service, Compensation and Benefits:
The term of service for this position is July 27, 2012 through July 26 2013. There is also a mandatory Pre Service Orientation from July 22-26, 2012. Compensation is a living allowance of $12,192 plus an education award of $5,550 or End of Service Stipend of $1,500.  Health insurance coverage is provided by CNCS.  Child care assistance if available to eligible applicants and a relocation allowance up to $500.00 is available.  Training and professional development opportunities will be provided throughout the year.  There will also be a transportation allowance.

Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to:
Barbara Ferman, Executive Director
University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia
bferman@temple.edu
Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2012