Project Coordinator GEAR UP- Clint ISD

Instructions to applicants

2 positions

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes and curriculum vitae do not take the place of this required information.

Required

• Bachelor’s in counseling, education or related field and two years experience working with low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation individuals.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; Philosophical commitment to promoting low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation populations; Ability to maintain flexible schedule, including evening and weekend work.
• Computer, web, and social networking skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in counseling/related field.
• Assessment experience.
• Background in counseling, career development, financial aid, and academic advising.
• Background similar to that of the participants.
• Teaching experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Primary Responsibilities

Summary Function: Responsible in coordinating of GEAR UP activities for involvement with the Community.

Duties Essential: Responsible for Middle & High School participants from surrounding area; Meet individually and in groups with participants regularly to provide academic advisement, information, and assistance related to successful school completion and postsecondary entry/re-entry and graduation; Assist students with academic and career exploration, goal setting, planning, and follow through; Monitor progress; Provide workshops for participants; Maintain accurate up-to-date student academic records; Prepare and maintain time and effort forms; Plan and coordinate college visitations, cultural activities, workshops, and events for students, teachers, parents and the community; Provide participants’ families training and support; coordinate opportunities for mentoring and participation in program events; Prepare/submit reports as requested; Attend GEAR UP and other trainings/meetings as needed; Maintain a pleasant, professional, and welcoming demeanor and an office atmosphere conducive to meeting the needs of low-income, academically disadvantaged, and first-generation students; All Project Coordinators will directly serve GEAR UP students; additionally, Coordinate activities for GEAR UP PTO, community partners’ coordinator, and data collection coordinator; Other duties as assigned; Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Non-Essential: Duties unique to the particular department and other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: General instructions and work periodically reviewed by department head.

Given: Supervise and coordinate tutors and mentors at the assigned target schools. Conduct and document regular weekly tutor & mentor training meetings.

Working Conditions Usual: Position is Security Sensitive.