Project Coordinator GEAR UP- Clint ISD

Job Details

Job Title: Project Coordinator GEAR UP
- Clint ISD

Location: Clint ISD

Department: Gear Up Grant

Job No.: G98234/G98233

Posting Date: 05/26/2026

Until Filled: No

Salary: $38,000

• 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.

• 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.

Summary Function:
Responsible for coordinating GEAR UP activities and 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; in addition, 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.

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.

Equivalency Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.