Coordinator, Academic Achievers

Salary: $36,569.00 - $49,310.00 Annually
Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Professional Administrative
Job Number: 202600144
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Academic Achievers
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit
Salary Grade: XF (A3)
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Additional Information: This position is contingent upon the University's continuing receipt of funds from an external source adequate to fully support the appointment.


Summary of Position
Plans, develops, and delivers a year-round program of academic support and enrichment for ninth through twelfth grade at-risk students enrolled at Warren G. Harding High School. Provides mentorship and monitors academic performance of students who matriculate to YSU. Ensures the daily function of operations and services related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Works under general supervision and may make some work procedural decisions which do not contravene policies; generally, determines work sequences (which task comes first) within any department/divisional guidelines.

Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Recruits and monitors participants for Academic Achievers program.

Develops and delivers a summer residential program for students including development of all social, recreational, and cultural enrichment activities; coordinates with university constituents for collaborative activities; schedules and supervises living facilities and meals.

Develops and supervises year-round activities for participants including weekly after-school tutoring, Saturday enrichment programs, ACT preparation, college readiness workshops, and cultural enrichment programs. Works with matriculated college students to support their academic progress and alignment with scholarship requirements.

Collaborates with university constituents on programming and events that mutually benefit student experiences and enhance educational enrichment.

Recruits, selects, supervises, and evaluates all student and professional educational staff for both year-round program and summer residential program.

Collaborates extensively with high school administration and faculty to promote the program to the student body, ensures appropriate selection of students and enhances the program's ability to support the high school curriculum.

Meets bi-monthly with each matriculated student to monitor academic performance in order to maintain scholarship eligibility, making referrals to academic and social support services as needed.


Makes recommendations for continuation of Resch Foundation scholarships for each matriculated YSU student.


Monitors scholarship expenditures versus future need, adjusts recruitment of students in the high school program to ensure scholarships do not exceed allotted yearly amount.
Proposes budget and monitors expenditures throughout the year.
Coordinates daily tasks related to one or more assigned components of overall programs and/or services as assigned.
Regularly communicates with supervisor and other "Experiential Learning and Engagement" staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of overall goals and objectives.
Prepares and maintains accurate records of daily tasks in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.
Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for supervisory review?related to programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components.
Prepares for and attends events.
Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; participates in staff development activities; attends meetings, conferences, and other events.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays as assigned.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over continuing education employees and student employees.
Reports to: Director, Partnerships and Budget Administration, Honors College

Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: university policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management.
Skill in: use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; prepare accurate documentation; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one task to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree; and training in developmental education, secondary and/or higher education student services.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Training or experience working in social work and/or early adult education. Social work licensure.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria aremet.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have training in developmental education, secondary and/or higher education student services?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question