Postsecondary Success Strategist - Rural Programs (Remote)

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station seeks a Postsecondary Success Specialist to advance rural student initiatives and workforce readiness. The role designs regional workplans, builds partnerships with colleges and community organizations, and delivers workshops and campaigns to improve postsecondary transition and completion for rural students across Texas.

Travel statewide is required; flexible scheduling and occasional remote engagement are possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Ability to leverage technology and social media tools to reach target audience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements regional workplans leading to improved postsecondary transition, retention and completion for rural students.
• Leverages postsecondary institutional partnerships to develop sustainable comprehensive postsecondary success strategies for rural students.
• Collaborates with project team members to develop measurable project goals and objectives and monitor progress toward achievement.
• Designs and delivers student workshops and programming events for rural incoming and current college students.
• Creates retention campaigns to reach rural students across multiple postsecondary institutions spanning statewide.
• Designs and delivers programming to connect students with internships, campus advisors, and career events to ensure students reach their long-term career goals.
• Coaches students to successfully navigate postsecondary campus resources including the financial aid office, academic advising, mental health services, and tutoring support services.

Skills

Experience with rural communities

Technology & social media skills

Multitasking & teamwork

Communication & presentation

Word processing / spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in College Station seeks a Postsecondary Success Specialist to advance rural student initiatives and workforce readiness. The role designs regional workplans, builds partnerships with colleges and community organizations, and delivers workshops and campaigns to improve postsecondary transition and completion for rural students across Texas.

Travel statewide is required; flexible scheduling and occasional remote engagement are possible.