COLLEGE READINESS COORDINATOR - UPWARD BOUND

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a College Readiness Coordinator for the Upward Bound program in Edinburg, TX. The role focuses on guiding participants through college planning, applications, and readiness activities, while coordinating recruitment and mentorship services.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience in K-12 or higher education, with emphasis on program evaluation and partnership building.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Two (2) years of experience in K-12 or Higher Education performing duties related to college readiness, outreach, and student support.
• Experience in program evaluation, partnership development, and objectives-based programming.

Responsabilidades

• Provide information and support to students and families on college planning, admissions, financial aid, and college selection.
• Coordinate the student recruitment process by interviewing, evaluating, and selecting eligible participants.
• Monitor and assess student academic progress in collaboration with school personnel.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate enrichment opportunities (summer programs, college visits, workshops, field trips).
• Coordinate tutoring/mentoring services to increase academic achievement and transition to post-secondary education.
• Collect and maintain participant and program data for reporting.
• Conduct student and parent workshops on college readiness topics.
• Hire, train and supervise tutors/mentors as assigned.

Conocimientos

Planning

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

COLLEGE READINESS COORDINATOR - UPWARD BOUND

Posting Number: SRGV9204

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Department: College Access & K-12 Partners

FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

Provide guidance to program participants on academic or other areasrelating to the program to ensure academic preparedness and collegesuccess. Plan, implement, and evaluate intentional services to meetprogram goals and objectives intended to promote academicachievement and post-secondary success.

Description of Duties

• Provides information and support to assist students andfamilies/guardians in completing essential post-secondarytransition processes such as: guidance on college planning, collegeentrance 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 collaborationwith school personnel to provide services aligned with studentneeds.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates enrichment opportunities such as summer programming, conferences, workshops, college visits,educational field trips, service learning, and other appropriateactivities. Proposes new programs to leadership as identifiedbeneficial.
• Coordinates tutoring/mentoring services designed to increaseacademic achievement and promote transition to post-secondaryeducation.
• Collects and maintains participant and program level data for in use reporting.
• Provides information and support services to students incollaboration with school administration, counselors andinstructional staff.
• Provides opportunities for students to enhance social andemotional learning competencies such as positive decision making,self-concept development, resiliency, and conflictresolution.
• Acts as the liaison between the program and parents, schoolpersonnel, and post-secondary institutions for implementation ofprogram services.
• Conducts student and parent workshops on a variety of topics toensure college readiness of students and families/guardians.
• Based on area of assignment hires, trains, and supervisestutors/mentors in coordination with the supervisor.
• Participates in other program related assigned duties.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience working in K-12 or Higher Educationperforming duties related to the job duties listed above, includingexperience in college readiness programs, post-secondary awarenessand outreach, student recruitment/retention, or other studentprogram or academic support services in K-12 or universitysetting.

Preferred Experience

Experience with program evaluation, partnership development, andobjectives-based programming.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.Office Environment; some travel and some periods of frequentevening and weekend programming. In addition, summer work andprogramming may be extensive.

This position will be located in Economedes High School

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to interactin a professional manner with university and school districtpersonnel, students and the public. Excellent verbal and writtencommunication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal skills workingwith students and families. Independent decision making andproblem-solving ability. Must demonstrate effective projectpromotion skills, and, the ability to develop and maintain strongworking relations with internal and external agencies andentities.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

10/16/2026

Grant Funded Position

Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

08/31/2027

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley topromote and ensure equal employment opportunities for allindividuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, genetic information or protected veteran status. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University iscommitted to comply with all government requirements and ensuresnon-discrimination in its education programs and activities,including employment. We encourage women, minorities anddifferently abled persons to apply for employment positions ofinterest.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location issubject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal backgroundcheck (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development.