Grant Specialist - Del Valle, TX

KeyStaff Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

KeyStaff, Inc. in Del Valle, TX is seeking a Grant Specialist to support the coordination and delivery of an educational support program for students and families.

The role involves recruitment, advising, and developing workshops and activities to prepare students for college and graduation. The ideal candidate has experience with academic support programs, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students achieve educational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience with academic support programs, including academic advising and college exploration/application processes.
• Experience developing and coordinating student programs, events, educational trips, and workshops.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with program recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Complete annual IEPs and needs assessments for new and continuing participants.
• Develop and implement engaging co-curricular programs for students and parents/guardians.
• Provide assistance with weekly after-school academic tutoring.
• Assist the Program Director with monthly Saturday Instruction Sessions.
• Assist with summer program planning and activities.
• Provide students with information and guidance regarding college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Support senior participants in taking steps toward high school graduation and college enrollment.
• Assist with maintaining participant files and program documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic program experience

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Grant SpecialistLocation: Del Valle, TX Pay Rate:$21.25/hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a Support StaffMember to assist with the coordination and delivery of an educational support program serving students and their families. This position will support student recruitment, academic advising, programming, college preparation, participant documentation, and educational activities. The ideal candidate will have experience working with academic support programs and students, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping students achieve their educational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with program recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Complete annual Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and needs assessments for new and continuing participants.
• Develop and implement engaging co-curricular programs for students and parents/guardians, including workshops, educational trips, and special events.
• Provide assistance with weekly after-school academic tutoring.
• Assist the Program Director with monthly Saturday Instruction Sessions.
• Assist with summer program planning and activities.
• Provide students with information and guidance regarding college admissions and financial aid processes.
• Support senior participants in taking appropriate steps toward high school graduation and college enrollment.
• Assist the Program Director with maintaining accurate participant files and program documentation.
• Ensure appropriate participant services and contacts are accurately entered into the student database.
• Verify and track promotion, retention, and graduation of current participants.
• Assist with pre- and post-program evaluations for participants and parents/guardians.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience working with academic support programs, including academic advising and college exploration/application processes.
• Experience developing and coordinating student programs, events, educational trips, and workshops.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community partners.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential participant records.

Compensation

$21.25 per hour

Schedule

Schedule will be based on program needs and may include after-school hours, occasional Saturdays, and summer programming.

KeyStaff, Inc Since 2004.

KeyStaff, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, KeyStaff, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age and disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.