Coordinator I, Upward Bound-Grant Funded

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition waiver

Work-life balance

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Coordinator I, Upward Bound (G) to provide academic and financial advising to low-income, first-generation students, and to support retention efforts under a grant-funded program.

You will coordinate workshops, communicate with students and parents, and collaborate with school partners to promote graduation and post-secondary degree attainment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Academic Plans with each student to foster success in college.
• Advise high school and dual credit students on coursework and college admissions process.
• Monitor academic progress and submit monthly advising reports; track transcripts and diplomas.
• Plan academic, financial, and sociocultural workshops for Upward Bound students and parents.
• Coordinate events with local high schools and community organizations; promote student participation.
• Manage recruiting of students into Upward Bound at different campuses; participate in events.
• Research current academic programs, admissions, financial aid, and advisement processes.
• Collect and input student contact data for events and advising.
• Address student/parent questions via phone, email, and written communication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Office software

Report writing

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Commitment to Mission

At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Through our One LSC Philosophy, we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.

This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:

1. Opportunity through financial resilience
2. Leading in academic excellence
3. Strength in culture and talent development
4. Connections through bridges of prosperity

Great Colleges to Work For

Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris

With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than 50 years, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

The address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073. All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Coordinator I, Upward Bound (G) will be responsible for providing academic support to low-income, under-served, and first-generation students by coordinating different academic and cultural activities. Provide academic and financial advising, as well as sociocultural exposure to underserved low-income, first-generation Upward Bound students to promote graduation from high school and the timely attainment of a post-secondary degree. Assist the Director in retention efforts, as well as in the overall mission of the Upward Bound program by maintaining contact with students, parents, and alumni throughout the academic and summer components of the program.

This is a temporary, grant-funded position. Continuation of the position from one academic year to the next is contingent upon continued grant funding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop Individual Academic Plan with each student to foster necessary skills for academic success in college
2. Advise and assist high school students & dual credit students on their academic coursework, college admissions process, and long-term academic plans
3. Monitor students' academic progress & submit monthly advising reports; Track and record daily statistical information regarding transcripts, transcript evaluation, and diplomas
4. Plan and implement academic, financial, and sociocultural workshops for Upward Bound students and parents to be presented during the monthly Lunch and Learn Workshops, Saturday College Preps, or the yearly Upward Bound Summer Program.
5. Utilize and leverage contacts and relationships with Lone Star College colleagues as well as community members to complete job tasks and assignments
6. Coordinate, conduct, and communicate events with local area high schools, dual credit schools, and outside organizations; promote student participation in the program through innovative activities such as raffle drawings, scholarships, & support activities.
7. Manage the recruiting process of students into the Upward Bound program at different school campuses. Participate in high school events and special programs
8. Research and maintain up to date knowledge of academic programs, college admissions process, financial aid process, assessment, and academic advisement
9. Collect and input student contact data for multiple event types including weekly advising, monthly tutorials, Saturday College Preps, and other official functions
10. Evaluate student account concerns involving Financial Aid with the use of Lone Star College systems and the Department of Education Data Systems
11. Respond to student/parent questions through telephone, e-mail, and oral & written forms of communication
12. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Excellent knowledge of general office and software applications
• Ability to prepare and analyze reports
• Possesses good organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize duties
• High level of customer service
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,575.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.