About this opportunity
Middle Tennessee State University lists this Academic Coordinator - Upward Bound Program opportunity in murfreesboro, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Academic Coordinator - Upward Bound Program
Department
Vice Provost for Student Success
Salary
$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
The purpose of the Academic Coordinator is to assist in the implementation and development of the federally funded TRIO Upward Bound program. The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are federal outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for high school individuals from disadvantaged background. The critical elements of the position include: identifying and recruiting program participants, assist low-income and first generation-generation high school students through the academic pipeline from high school to pos-secondary enrollment, implementing program activities to achieve program objectives, and maintaining accurate and complete participant records.
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years full time experience in advising, counseling, or program coordination related positions. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in promoting secondary school enrollment persistence, increasing secondary school graduation rates, promoting college degree attainment rates of low-income potential first-generation college students.
Desirable Related Experience
Master’s degree. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in promoting secondary school enrollment persistence, increasing secondary school graduation rates, promoting college degree attainment rates of low-income potential first-generation college students.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call or email
Application Review Date: October 13, 2026
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Worksite address
murfreesboro, TN, 37132, US
Who can apply
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