Job Details

Job Title: Project Coordinator GEAR UP- Ft. Stockton

Location: Ft. Stockton

Department: Gear Up Grant

Job No.: G99951

Posting Date: 2025-11-25

Until Filled: Yes

Salary: $38,000

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.