Project Coordinator GEAR UP

Job Details

Location: Marfa, Ft. Davis, Presidio

Department: Gear Up Grant

Job No.: G98246

Posting Date: 2026-05-26

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.