TRIO PROJECT COORDINATOR

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,038 - 70,174; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science Project Coordinator to assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing day-to-day operations and program services.

You will work with the Director to support academic initiatives, student services, and program activities that advance TRIO UBMS goals while ensuring compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience with Federal TRIO programs assisting disadvantaged, low income, and first-generation pre-college students.
• Experience coordinating project programming and field experiences.
• Experience advising and assisting students with college admissions and financial aid.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Director in implementing a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum including mathematics, English, science, and more.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement educational activities, including academic and summer programming, staff training, and class scheduling.
• Provide comprehensive academic, personal, career, and financial aid advising and support to program participants.
• Assist in assessing and addressing the academic, personal, and motivational needs of participants to ensure appropriate services.

Skills

TRIO knowledge

Microsoft Office

Academic advising

Career counseling

Barrier to postsecondary edu

Education

Master's degree in Education/related field

Tools

TRIO Blumen database

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number TSU203761

Official TSU Title TRIO PROJECT COORDINATOR

Grant Title Yes

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science ( UBMS ) Project Coordinator isresponsible for assisting with the planning, organization,coordination, and implementation of the day-to-day operations andprogram services of the TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science Program.Working collaboratively with the Director, the Project Coordinatorsupports program staff in developing, implementing, monitoring, andevaluating academic initiatives, student services, and programactivities that advance the mission, goals, and objectives of theTRIO Upward Bound Math and Science Program. The Director providesstrategic leadership, oversight, and direction for all programoperations, while the Project Coordinator assists in ensuring theeffective delivery of services and compliance with programrequirements.

This is a Grant Funded position.

Essential Duties Summary

• Collaborate with the Project Director in implementing acomprehensive college preparatory curriculum, includingmathematics, English, composition, science, foreign language,computer science, test preparation, and tutorial services designedto meet the academic needs of program participants.
• Work with the Project Director to plan, coordinate, andimplement educational activities, including academic and summerprogramming, staff training, and class scheduling.
• In coUaboration with the Project Director and program staff,provide comprehensive academic, personal, career, and financial aidadvising and support to program participants.
• Assist the Project Director in assessing, documenting, andaddressing the academic, personal, and motivational needsofparticipants to ensure appropriate program services areprovided.
• Support the Project Director in promoting the program andcoordinating recruitment efforts with target schools to identify,screen, and select eligible participants.
• Assist participants, particularly seniors, with postsecondaryadmissions, scholarship opportunities, financial aid applications,and college enrollment processes.
• Monitor participant academic progress and maintain accuratedocumentation in collaboration with the Project Director to ensurecompliance with program objectives and federal reportingrequirements.
• Assist in providing participants and families with informationregarding postsecondary entrance requirements, financial aidopportunities, and college readiness resources.
• Collaborate with the Project Director in planning,coordinating, and implementing educational, and enrichmentactivities during the summer and academic year.
• Assist with the supervision, training, and evaluation ofundergraduate tutors, mentors, and student staff under thedirection of the Project Director.
• Participate in collaborative initiatives with other TRIOpre-collegiate programs and university departments to strengthenparticipant services and identify internal and external resourcesthat enhance program outcomes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned with assistancefrom the Project Director.

Additional Details

% FTE 1.0

Hiring Range $55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education

Required: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Required Licensing/Certification Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• TRIO Department of Education, policies, procedures, andpractices.
• TRIO Blumen database
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Academic advising and college, career, financial aid andeconomic literacy activities and services for low income andpotential first-generation college youth.
• Personnel and career counseling
• Barriers to postsecondary education faced by low income andpotential first-generation college youth in target area.

Skill in:

• Developing an Individual Academic Plan for High Schoolstudents
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication,organization, and facilitation.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Developing an Individual Academic Plan for High Schoolstudents
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, counseling, communication,organization, and facilitation.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of criticalinfrastructure, which may include communications systems, computernetworks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid,hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system.

Work Experience

• Experience with Federal TRIO programs assisting disadvantage,low income, and firstgeneration pre-college students.
• Experience coordinating project programming and fieldexperiences
• Experience advising and assisting students with the collegeadmissions and financial aid process
• Professional or personal experience in overcoming barrierssimilar to those confronting Project Participants
• Formal training and/or work experience promoting the completionof a rigorous secondary school program of study
• Formal training and/or work experience increasingpost-secondary enrollment rates and promoting college degreeattainment rates for low-income and potential first-generationcollege students.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Prolonged standing and/or walking
• Handling light weight objects

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a workenvironment that is free from discrimination for all personsregardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protectedveteran status in its programs, activities, admissions oremployment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictlyobserved in all University employment-related activities such asadvertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employmenttraining, compensation, promotion, termination, and employmentbenefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment anddiscrimination in employment based on race, color, religion,gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin,individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protectedveteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance withthe provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws,including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct.

Close Date 08/12/2026

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No