Position Description – Coordinator of Educational Affairs                                                                                                                  

                         

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

Position Title:

Coordinator of Educational Affairs

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Reports to:             

Director MAP/TRIO Programs

Department:

Student Support Services

Date Prepared:

June 2005

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION

 

The Coordinator of Educational Affairs is responsible for the overall operating procedures of project services and activities.  The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that each program is admisistered as stipulated by the policies of the Department of Education, ABAC, and Student Support Services.  The programs adminsitered by the Coordiator of Educational Affairs play an integral role in assisting students to become successful graduates of the institution.

 

 

NATURE & SCOPE

 

The Coordinator of Educational Affairs reports to the Director of Student Support Services.  The incumbent supervises two to five employees.

 

The Coordinator of Educational Affairs is responsible for the overall activities and services of the Student Support Services Programs.  There is a great deal of interaction with students in this position.  The incumbent is expected to select students for the program, assist with tutorial instruction, plan and present workshops, teach seminars, and counsel students as needed.  It is essential that the Coordinator have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students from a wide variety of social, economic, and educational backgrounds.

 

In addition to dealing directly with students, the Coordinator must ensure that the program complies with Department of Education rules and policies.  Due to the fact that the program is federally funded, discretion must be used when selecting participants to make certain that regulations are followed.  Understanding of the grant writing process is an important asset for this position as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Description – Coordinator of Educational Affairs                                                                                                                  

                         

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Ø       Assists with selection of students for the program

 

Ø       Arranges and presents workshops and classroom presentations on program services

 

Ø       Counsels students to assist with problems

 

Ø       Assists with academic tutoring and supplemental instruction

 

Ø       Assists with the cultural enrichment programs and TRIO programs

 

Ø       Follows up with students after they leave the program

 

Ø       Implements an early warning system for students who may be struggling

 

Ø       Helps students with disabilities to receive accommodations

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator of Educational Affairs does not have any budgetary responsibilities.

 

 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires an advanced degree and three to five years of work experience.