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Upward Bound Programs School Success Coordinator at Reading High School

🇺🇸 Berks County, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 26th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Upward Bound Programs School Success Coordinator at Reading High School. This part-time role involves collecting and delivering essential program paperwork and documentation to full-time Upward Bound staff supporting UB and UB Math & Science students at Reading High School. Candidates must be current employees within the Reading School District to fulfill this federally funded program's requirements.

Highlights
  • Coordinate paperwork and documentation for Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science students at Reading High School.
  • Work approximately 10-12 hours per month in a part-time capacity.
  • Must be currently employed within the Reading School District.
  • Position supports UPward Bound Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education with Penn State awarded five grants.
  • Requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.
  • Part of a federally funded educational support program serving high school students.
  • Job requisition ID: REQ_0000073811.
  • Commitment to equal opportunity employment and advancing equity, respect, and belonging at Penn State.
  • Role involves direct interaction with full-time Upward Bound staff rather than direct student instruction.
  • Approval of remote or hybrid work arrangements is not guaranteed.

Upward Bound Programs School Success Coordinator at Reading High School Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
This is a part-time position funded for approximately 10-12 hours per month. The position includes gathering and providing all required program paperwork and documentation to the Upward Bound Programs full-time staff member working with UB and UB Math & Science (UBMS) students who attend Reading High School. Upward Bound Programs is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. Penn State University currently has been awarded five UB/UBMS grants. Additional requirements include that the School Success Coordinator must be a current person working within the Reading School District.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
 
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

 The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.