GEAR UP College Readiness Site Coordinator

The University of Texas at Austin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator (Aldine ISD) to support GEAR UP students with college planning, admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. The role works alongside middle and high school staff to promote college readiness and awareness at the school level in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities include counseling, mentoring, coordinating college awareness activities, and collaborating with district staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, child development, education, public administration, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Preferred: bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation.
• Assess academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through transcript evaluations and counseling referrals.
• Collaborate with school site team to develop and monitor service plans for graduation and college readiness.
• Maintain student information and progress using the grant data system.
• Organize college awareness activities and sessions for students and families.
• Provide one-on-one admissions and financial-aid guidance to students and families.
• Submit required progress reports and assist with grant documentation.
• Build relationships with principals, counselors, and teachers to support program objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator (Aldine ISD) to support GEAR UP students with college planning, admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. The role works alongside middle and high school staff to promote college readiness and awareness at the school level in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities include counseling, mentoring, coordinating college awareness activities, and collaborating with district staff.