Young Scholars Program Coordinator (YSP) at The Ohio State University

Young Scholars Program Coordinator (YSP) at The Ohio State University

Job Type
Full-time
Posting Date
July 13, 2016
Location of Position

Cleveland, OH

Company Summary

For 144 years, The Ohio State University's campus in Columbus has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. It's where friendships are forged. It's where rivalries and revelry are born.

The university's main campus is one of America's largest and most comprehensive. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator-Cleveland is a 10-month POSITION LOCATED IN CLEVELAND, OH.

The successful candidate must reside or be willing to relocate to or within daily commuting distance of Cleveland, OH. Meet twice per month with each YSP student in grades 8-12 in Cleveland Public City Schools and other nearby school districts through the individual, group, and/or classroom advisement process and maintain detailed notes of action steps for each meeting; Track, monitor, and evaluate the academic progress (e.g., course selections, grades, school attendance, etc.) and school attendance of each YSP student by reviewing mid-term and semester grades, prescribing appropriate remedial action (if necessary) and working with appropriate school counselors and/or teachers to ensure good academic standing.

Position Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/experience
  • 3 to 5 years direct work experience with low-income and urban students at the secondary and/or postsecondary level
  • Demonstrative outcomes working with low-income, urban students for college success.
  • Desired – Master’s Degree or equivalent education/experience excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Required Experience

(See above)

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The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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