Overview
The Academic Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Academic Mentoring Program (AMP) at Crossover Mission, Inc. Duties include managing volunteers, daily academics and enrichment, student and management reporting, attendance reporting for academics and volunteers, student-volunteer matching and management, academic assessments, reading and writing supplementation, maintaining student case files/notes and managing student success plans together with the athletic team. The position reports directly to the Director of Program.
Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
- Experience with teaching and mentoring youth who are at-risk of dropping out, performing below grade level, behaviorally challenging, struggling with Individual Education Plan's or have attention issues and/or trauma
- Ability to motivate and relate to students needing alternative education
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to multitask with limited guidance or supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with all people, especially youth and parents who may be under-resourced
- Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey a vision of Crossover Mission's strategic future to parents, volunteers and donors
- A strong work ethic and friendly demeanor
- Technical ability and experience with school databases especially School District of Indian River County, grade books, Google Suite, Windows 365 and Salesforce preferred
- Develop and implement a College and Career Service Plan for each student which includes academic enrichment, test preparation, academic advising, college financing, college awareness activities, and career exploration activities for the students and families.
General Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, coordinate and provide direct oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Independent Study Program.
- Serve as the primary instructor of 5-8 students (currently) in all courses while managing a rotating schedule of supporting volunteers for the program.
- Provide leadership, advice and insight to management in the development of program goals, schedules, activities, growth, including lead chaperone for retreats and outings.
- Prepare for daily academic sessions by getting materials ready or setting up equipment / computers.
- Develop and implement a College and Career Service Plan for each student which includes academic enrichment, test preparation, academic advising, college financing, college awareness activities, and career exploration activities for the students and families.
- Create opportunities for social and emotional growth.
- Manage Parent Relations & Involvement.
- Attend staff meetings and present to the Board of Directors and funders as needed.
- Manage the communication of outcomes to Fundraising and Development Team at Crossover.
- Manage student food and snacks.
- Provide student transportation as needed, in company vans.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
- This position allows for June/July off work.
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
