College Readiness & Pathways Coordinator

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in La Joya is hiring a College Readiness Coordinator for its Talent Search program to guide participants in academic planning and college readiness. You will design and evaluate services to promote post-secondary success and coordinate tutoring and outreach activities.

Responsibilities include information and support for college planning, coordinating recruitment, monitoring student progress with school partners, organizing workshops, and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of experience in K-12 or Higher Education related to college readiness programs, post-secondary awareness, outreach, or student recruitment/retention.

Responsibilities

• Provides information and support to assist students and families/guardians in post-secondary transition processes, including college planning, entrance and placement exams, college applications, 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
• Plans, implements, and evaluates enrichment opportunities such as summer programming, conferences, workshops, college visits, and educational field trips
• Coordinates tutoring/mentoring services to increase academic achievement and promote transition to post-secondary education
• Collects and maintains participant and program level data for reporting
• Conducts student and parent workshops on college readiness
• Hires, trains, and supervises tutors/mentors in coordination with the supervisor

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in La Joya is hiring a College Readiness Coordinator for its Talent Search program to guide participants in academic planning and college readiness. You will design and evaluate services to promote post-secondary success and coordinate tutoring and outreach activities.

Responsibilities include information and support for college planning, coordinating recruitment, monitoring student progress with school partners, organizing workshops, and training