STEM Outreach & College Readiness Coordinator

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University, through the Upward Bound Math-Science program, seeks an Outreach Coordinator to provide direct services to project participants and coordinate program activities in Canyon, Texas.

You will advise students on coursework, degree planning, financial aid, and career exploration, and you’ll recruit participants while ensuring compliance with training and grant objectives. This is a staff position with competitive benefits and local travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related experience with counseling/advising high school students on educational requirements and goals.
• Experience and knowledge of secondary education curriculum.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to use personal vehicle for work-related travel to target high schools in Amarillo and Hereford, TX.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates outreach activities and services for target high schools and communities.
• Provides individual and group academic advising on course work, degree plans, and class scheduling.
• Also provides individual advising on academic development, college entrance exams, admissions requirements, financial aid, financial literacy, and career exploration to project participants at target high schools.
• Evaluates participants’ academic, social, and personal needs to determine project service delivery and develop individual service plans for project participants.
• Assists with coordinating the Upward Bound Math-Science project’s tutoring and academic enrichment programs during the academic year and summer months.
• Assists with planning and conducting various educational and cultural events and trips for participants.
• Responsible for developing and executing specific plans and programs for recruiting, assessing eligibility and selecting students for the project.
• Responsible for conducting recruiting presentations about the project to students, parents, and target school officials.
• Conduct presentations on financial aid, financial literacy, college admissions, entrance testing requirements, and career planning to project participants and parents.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

West Texas A&M University, through the Upward Bound Math-Science program, seeks an Outreach Coordinator to provide direct services to project participants and coordinate program activities in Canyon, Texas.

You will advise students on coursework, degree planning, financial aid, and career exploration, and you’ll recruit participants while ensuring compliance with training and grant objectives. This is a staff position with competitive benefits and local travel requirements.