UT GEAR UP GUIDES Site Coordinator – Aldine ISD

UT GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (GUIDES 2025) Site Coordinator – Aldine ISD

Hiring Department:

Curriculum and Instruction

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

The Institute for Public School Initiatives (IPSI) is a center within the College of Education at The University of Texas  support of the mission of the college which is focused on addressing responding to pressing challenges in education and health, IPSI commits resources and services to preparing students to achieve their academic potential; helps students and families increase their college awareness, readiness, and success;

and provides educators and leadership with high-quality professional learning by designing and facilitating rigorous, engaging professional development content.

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services.

This position is fixed-term, and the expected end date is September 30, 2026, with the possibility of renewal and extension of the appointment depending on funding and performance.

The UT GEAR UP Industry Development and Educational Success (GUIDES 2025) Site Coordinator will help GEAR UP cohort students realize their dream of post-secondary education. Working alongside middle and high school staff, Coordinators will assist students with academic and college knowledge counseling, mentoring, college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. Coordinators will also plan and assist with college awareness activities at the school-level to meet UT GEAR UP GUIDES 2025 project objectives and goals.

The UT GEAR UP GUIDES 2025 Site Coordinator will be located regionally in Aldine, TX, and will provide direct support to students, families, and educators in Aldine ISD.

The position requires tact, diplomacy, and a strong commitment to service. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to collaborate creatively and effectively with others to solve problems and reach goals. Successful candidates will also demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully and to write and speak persuasively.

Function 1:
Provide academic enrichment, informational, and motivational opportunities and interventions, including mentoring, tutoring, and advising activities (before school, during school, and after school) for GEAR UP cohort students:

Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation and completion of appropriate rigorous coursework;

Assess academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through transcript evaluations, student interviews, and school counselor recommendations;

Collaborate with the school site team to develop and implement a service plan to meet student's specific needs and monitor the progress of high school graduation and college readiness;

Maintain GEAR UP cohort student information including files on academic and advisement progress and student participation in GEAR UP using a caseload management approach through the grant-sanctioned data system;

Supplement the school's efforts to help GEAR UP cohort students meet passing standards in STAAR and EOC assessment and meet criteria in PSAT, SAT, ACT, or TSI;

Coordinate access for GEAR UP cohort students to qualified counselors at the school or district level;

Leverage grant resources to ensure GEAR UP cohort students avail of partner-provided services in academic and non-academic fields.

Function 2:
Organize group events such as student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities (before school, during school, and after school) that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities:

Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer GEAR UP…