Curriculum Development TRIO Coordinator

Full-time: 40hrs/per week Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

Non-exempt; Benefit Eligible

Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer/ ED, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Program Officer/ Project Director, leads the development, organization, and continuous improvement of curriculum and educational programming across TRIO programs. The coordinator collaborates with program staff and leadership to ensure curriculum remains relevant, consistent, and aligned with participant needs, program goals, and grant objectives.

Vision: The coordinator will help create a consistent student experience across TRIO programs while allowing staff to adapt services to the unique needs of their participants. They will serve as a resource for TRIO staff, transforming program goals and student needs into engaging, practical, and developmentally appropriate educational experiences that prepare students for academic success, college and career opportunities, financial literacy, and long-term postsecondary success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day individual, small-group, and large-group support to TRIO participants related to academic success, college and career exploration, financial aid, postsecondary planning, and other student needs.
• Support the achievement of annual program objectives and performance measures by providing services and completing assigned activities that contribute to required grant goals, student outcomes, and program percentages.
• Monitor student progress toward required program outcomes; including, but not limited to financial aid applications, postsecondary applications and enrollment, rigorous programs of study, secondary school completion, and year-to-year student progression, and communicate concerns or gaps to program leadership.
• Contribute to required program reporting and accountability, including the collection and documentation of information used for Annual Performance Reports (APRs), audits and other reports required by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Labor, and applicable funding agencies, in accordance with grant requirements and funding regulations.
• Lead the development and organization of curriculum and student programming across assigned TRIO programs, ensuring content is age-appropriate, relevant, and aligned with program goals and participant needs.
• Develop grade-level and participant-level curriculum sequences addressing academic success, graduation requirements, college readiness, financial aid, career exploration, postsecondary planning, and other areas relevant to TRIO participants.
• Create annual curriculum plans, program timelines, calendars, and implementation resources to support consistent and coordinated delivery of student services across programs and program years.
• Develop and maintain workshops, presentations, lesson plans, student activities, informational materials, and other educational resources for use by TRIO staff during individual and group services.
• Collaborate with leadership and all other Wahupa staff to evaluate and improve curriculum, incorporating participant needs, program outcomes, staff feedback, current postsecondary information, and grant objectives into ongoing curriculum development.
• Support the planning and educational components of workshops, college visits, field trips, summer programming, and enrichment activities, ensuring that activities have clear educational purposes and complement the program's overall curriculum.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ability to:

• Develop, organize, and implement educational curriculum that is engaging, age-appropriate, and responsive to the academic and postsecondary needs of TRIO participants.
• Translate complex college, career, financial aid, academic, and postsecondary information into clear and accessible lessons and student materials.
• Develop curriculum sequences and instructional plans that build progressively upon students' knowledge and skills across grade levels and program years.
• Collaborate effectively with Program Directors, TRIO Coordinators, school personnel, and community partners to develop and implement consistent, high-quality student programming.
• Evaluate existing curriculum and identify opportunities for improvement based on participant needs, program objectives, staff feedback, and observed student outcomes.
• Manage multiple curriculum projects, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining organization, accuracy, and consistency across multiple TRIO programs.
• Provide direct counseling and student services while also serving as a curriculum resource for other staff, supporting the consistent implementation of educational programming across the organization.

Terms of Employment

• At-Will; Criminal Justice Department Fingerprint Clearance; TB Clearance; COVID-19 Immunization Records/ weekly testing; Mandated trainings and professional trainings, Contingent upon performance, budget restrictions and continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
• This job description is subject to modification within the first 90 days of employment to align with evolving organizational needs, structure, and priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social work, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) or more years of professional experience working with low-income, first-generation, or historically underserved students, preferably in TRIO or a similar college-access program.
• Experience providing academic, college, career, financial aid, or postsecondary advising to students.
• Experience developing and maintaining positive relationships with schools, parents/guardians, community organizations, colleges, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of student recruitment, outreach, retention, and engagement strategies.
• Ability to relate effectively to students and families from diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Office 365, databases, email, calendars, and other technology used to document and coordinate student services.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for workshops, college visits, field trips, community events, and other program activities.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between schools, community locations, program events, and organizational activities as required.
• Must pass a background check and TB test.
• Effective time management and work scope prioritization with a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be familiar with TRIO regulations, Federal/State law, and FERPA regulations.

Location / Logistics

• San Diego, CA
• Minimum In person (4 days a week)
• Full time position; 40 hours a week

Pay: $26.00 - $29.79 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person