Please note the following position has been filled as of 9/10/13
Organization: TELACU Education Foundation
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Department: Talent Search I Program
Compensation: DOE, Exempt
Job Summary:
Manages and oversees all activities associated with the Talent Search I Program, focusing on career advisement and curriculum. Job requires the use of independent judgment to manage situations.
Essential Functions:
· Oversees the recruitment and orientation of participants and parents into the Program from the assigned target schools
· Collaborates with Executive Director, high school principals, counselors and teachers at the target schools to facilitate the selection of students
· Liaison between Program, target schools and community agencies to ensure clear and concise communication
· Provides orientation for prospective Talent Search participants and their parents
· Provides counseling to students in the form of career planning, educational information and financial assistance
· Develops and administers comprehensive instructor, tutor and resident assistant training program to ensure quality of curriculum and Program success
· Plans, develops and coordinates relevant cultural, social and recreational activities for academic year
· Ensures all forms of written communication (i.e., letters, memorandums, e-mails) for parents, students and public meet the TELACU Corporate Communication Group Standards
· Updates the Executive Director and the Vice President of the Foundation
· Evaluates Counselor’s assessment of educational needs and goals of students and the development of individual educational plans
· Oversees maintenance of active student files and database
· Ensures all files are up to par and adhere to U.S. Department of Education
· Prepare and submit the Annual Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Education
· Develops and manages Program budget
· Hires, supervises, evaluates and if needed, terminates Program staff members
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling or related filed, Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum three years’ experience in higher education in the field of student services with low-income, disadvantaged students; public speaking experience; competency with computers and their applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the Internet; demonstrated sensitivity to multi-cultural needs and characteristics of the targeted population; excellent organizational skills; experience in group and individual counseling; excellent oral and written communication skills. Preference for candidates who have held a prior position within a university/college EOP or TRIO Program. Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable. Valid California Driver’s License and proof of vehicle insurance required.
The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume via email to healthcareersadmin@telacu.com or complete an application in person at the TELACU Center located at 5400 E. Olympic Blvd, Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90022 during our office hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
For Additional Information:
Contact Lilian Gonzalez at 323.721.1655, Extension 412 or visit our website www.TELACU.com to learn more about our Foundation and TRIO Programs.
Thank you.
Lilian Gonzalez
Coordinator
WMMC Health Careers Program
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 E Olympic Blvd, Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90022
T 323.721.1655, Ext 412
M 323.787.4140
F 323.728.3517
lgonzalez@TELACU.com
www.TELACU.com
