College Readiness Coordinator - Talent Search - La Joya
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Education / Teaching
Academic Advising & Student Services, Youth Development, School Counseling & Student Support, Education Administration
COLLEGE READINESS COORDINATOR
- Talent Search
- La Joya
Location:
Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Department:
College Access & K-12 Partners
FLSA:
Exempt
Provide guidance to program participants on academic or other areas relating to the program to ensure academic preparedness and college success. Plan, implement, and evaluate intentional services to meet program goals and objectives intended to promote academic achievement and post-secondary success.
Description of Duties- Provides information and support to assist students and families/guardians in completing essential post-secondary transition processes such as: guidance on college planning, college entrance and placement exams, submitting college applications, applying for financial aid, and college selection.
- Coordinates the student recruitment process by interviewing, evaluating, and selecting eligible program participants.
- Monitors and assesses student academic progress in collaboration with school personnel to provide services aligned with student needs.
- Plans, implements, and evaluates enrichment opportunities such as summer programming, conferences, workshops, college visits, educational field trips, service learning, and other appropriate activities. Proposes new programs to leadership as identified beneficial.
- Coordinates tutoring/mentoring services designed to increase academic achievement and promote transition to post-secondary education.
- Collects and maintains participant and program level data for use in reporting.
- Provides information and support services to students in collaboration with school administration, counselors and instructional staff.
- Provides opportunities for students to enhance social and emotional learning competencies such as positive decision making, self-concept development, resiliency, and conflict resolution.
- Acts as the liaison between the program and parents, school personnel, and post-secondary institutions for implementation of program services.
- Conducts student and parent workshops on a variety of topics to ensure college readiness of students and families/guardians.
- Based on area of assignment hires, trains, and supervises tutors/mentors in coordination with the supervisor.
- Participates in other program related assigned duties.
General supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision GivenDirect supervision of assigned staff.
Required EducationBachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Preferred EducationN/A
Licenses/CertificationsNone.
Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience working in K-12 or Higher Education performing duties related to the job duties listed above, including experience in college readiness programs, post-secondary awareness and outreach, student recruitment/retention, or other student program or academic support services in K-12 or university setting.
Preferred ExperienceExperience with program evaluation, partnership development, and objectives-based programming.
EquipmentUse of standard office equipment.
Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and some periods of frequent evening and weekend programming. In addition, summer work and programming may be extensive.
OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to interact in a professional manner with university and school district personnel, students and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills working with students and families. Independent decision making and problem solving ability. Must demonstrate effective project promotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strong working relations with internal and external agencies and entities.
Physical CapabilitiesN/A
Employment CategoryFull-Time
Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience
Position Available Date09/09/2026
Grant Funded PositionYes
If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date09/01/2031
EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans…
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