Program Coordinator Job San Marcos area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Program Coordinator

Posting Number: 2027089

Location: Del Valle, San Marcos

Department: Talent Search - Del Valle

Recruitment Type: University-Wide Recruiting

Job Type: Part-Time

Monthly Salary: $1,916.67

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required in education, counseling, social work, psychology, public administration, or a related field.

Direct experience in providing academic support, academic advising, college application assistance, career exploration,economic literacy, and/or financial aid application assistance,specifically with high school or college students.

Experience managing small to mid-sized budgets, supervising student staff or tutors, and maintaining accurate participantrecords.

Experience developing programs, events, trips, and workshops for students.

Experience providing academic advising services and college,career, financial aid, and economic literacy information to an assigned caseload of secondary school students (grades 6-12).

Effective writing and speaking skills.

Experience with computer software (Microsoft suite) and database management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or arelated field.

Experience in planning educational and/or cultural trips.

2 years experience with academic advising, college, and career preparation, and the college exploration/application process.

Experience facilitating students/parents through the collegeadmission and financial aid process.

Bilingual (Spanish) speaking/writing.

Job Description:

This is a grant funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon grant funding.

Reports to the Director of Talent Search Del Valle at Texas State University. The Talent Search Austin Coordinator promotes educational achievement and the pursuitof post- secondary education enrollment for program participants.

The Grant Coordinator is responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive services for program participants in the 6th to 12th grades at the program's target schools.

Position located at target schools in Del Valle Texas with occasional travel to the Texas State University campus in San Marcos, Texas.

Evening and weekend work may be required.

Job Duties:

Assist with project recruitment.

Complete Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Needs Assessmentsannually for new and continuing participants.

Develop and implement innovative co-curricular programming for students and parents/guardians including workshops, trips, andevents.

Develop and oversee academic tutoring schedules for students toadhere to on a weekly basis. Ensure students effectively utilizetutoring services provided and communicate needs from tutors as appropriate.

Oversee the assessment and reporting of participant progress,personal growth, and academic performance.

Provide college admission and financial aid process information. Ensure that senior participants take appropriate stepstoward high school graduation and college enrollment.

Assist project director in maintenance of participant files and project-specific documentation to ensure all appropriate service sand contacts are entered into the student database; verifypromotion, retention, and graduation of all currentparticipants.

Assist with pre and post evaluations for participants and parents/guardians.

Monitor outcome objectives, collect data, and assist in preparing annual performance reports/other reports as assigned.

Develop and maintain professional outreach networks within target area communities and schools, serving as a liaison and pointof contact as needed.

Participate in professional development opportunities topromote personal and professional growth.

Conduct other duties as assigned.

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