TRIO Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded program and one of two TRIO programs at the University of Utah. The UB project serves 95 pre-college students annually with a goal of increasing the number of low-income and first-generation students who enter and graduate from post-secondary institutions of higher education within six years. The UB Program Coordinator will assist the UB Manager in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and financial objectives for the project in accordance with the federal guidelines and regulations determined by the U. S. Department of Education.The UB Coordinator will oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of advising programs that contribute to the academic advising mission of the institution. Utilizes professional advising and guidance skills to assess diverse needs of students and provide appropriate advice related to academic planning and progress leading to high school graduation and post-secondary enrollment.