Grant Coordinator - TRIO (Grant Funded

Grant Coordinator - TRIO (Grant Funded)

Until Filled (CST)

TRIO Student Support Services

San Antonio, TX, USA

Full Time

As part of our community, you will benefit from employer-sponsored retirement matching, robust tuition programs, flexible coverage options to meet your needs, and a picturesque campus with inviting amenities.

The Grant Coordinator will be responsible for the daily administration and implementation of grant/project activities for assigned School. The position provides direct one-to-one services to assigned program participants and assists with planning and facilitating the SSS Program's services and activities; also responsible for data entry and monitoring for the Department of Education Annual Performance Report.

The position is a 12-month, full-time position that follows the staff schedule. This position will not be institutionalized. This position is funded in whole or in part, by an external grant and is subject to immediate termination if the grant funding ceases. No employee who is in such a position may file a grievance over the termination of the position. The current funding for this position ends on August 31, 2030.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides support to program participants through individual, small group and large group meetings. Manages a caseload of approximately 50-60 students. Provides academic, career, financial aid, financial literacy, graduate and professional school preparation advising.
• Participates in the planning and execution of programmatic activities; broad logistical support for program workshops, activities and events: setting dates and times; booking facilities; arranging food and beverage service; making travel arrangements and booking equipment.
• Supervises 2-3 Academic Peer Coaches/Tutors, plans and implements regular training for the student employees, meets with employees at least 1x monthly.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors data for Project Director annual performance reports; compliance with project policies, rules, or requirement and takes corrective action as approved by the Project Director.
• Monitors calendars and coordinates meetings including meetings with students, attends or visits various events or meetings that involve obtaining support for the program; provides logistical support for face to face and virtual meetings, trainings, and/or conferences
• Maintains student files, distributes information, monitors deadlines, and responds to requests for information, including tracking key tasks and events; prepares various reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content; supports the development, implementation and maintenance of strategy to meet project expenses and deadlines
• Works with the Project Director to track and report all regulated activity as it occurs throughout the year, review updates, and complete requests on time and in full; tracks expenditures and prepares monthly report; assist with external analysis of operation; identifies operation problems and prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations to correct
• Completes budget assignments, meets deadlines, obtains programmatic and departmental approvals, and organizes the submission of all program documents.
• Participates in professional development and may attend conferences to remain current with standard and University, local, state and federal guidelines, regulations and electronic submission requirements
• Serves as co-advisor and manages student groups as determined by supervisor.
• Acts as a Proxy when Director is out.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, Master's Degree preferred
• (2) years of combined experience working with underrepresented populations or related fields
• Experience working with diverse college student populations (TRIO alumni preferred), advising, financial aid processes, career counseling, student development, and/or experience working with first-generation, low-income students.
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance, or have a…