TRIO STEM COORDINATOR

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University seeks a TRIO STEM Coordinator to develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate STEM programming across TRIO pre-collegiate efforts. The role emphasizes hands-on student engagement, outreach to schools and families, and alignment with grant objectives.

The coordinator will provide academic, career, and college readiness support, manage activities and field experiences, and work evenings or weekends as required to meet program goals. This is a grant-funded position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in education, counseling, STEM education, science, mathematics, engineering, technology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience with TRIO programs or similar federally funded student services programs is preferred.
• Strong ability to develop and implement STEM curriculum and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate STEM programming for TRIO participants.
• Recruit and engage students, schools, and community partners in STEM activities.
• Provide academic, college, and financial aid guidance to participants.
• Monitor and document student progress and program outcomes.
• Collaborate with university staff to meet grant objectives and reporting requirements.

Skills

Program development

Student engagement

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Event planning

Education

Master’s degree in education or related

Tools

TRIO Blumen database

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title Information

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Official TSU Title TRIO STEM COORDINATOR

Grant Title TRIO STEM COORDINATOR

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the TRIO STEM Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of STEM -focused programming within the University’s TRIO pre-collegiate programs. The STEM Coordinator will provide direct services to middle and high school students, with an emphasis on increasing student interest, participation, persistence, and post-secondary enrollment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ( STEM ) fields.

The STEM Coordinator is expected to be a hands-on, student-centered professional who actively engages with participants, target schools, families, faculty, staff, community partners, and STEM professionals. The position requires the employee to actively plan, implement, monitor, document, and evaluate STEM activities and services rather than function primarily in an office-based capacity.

The STEM Coordinator will be expected to maintain a consistent presence in the program and at target schools; conduct student outreach and recruitment; develop and facilitate STEM activities, workshops, academic enrichment, career exploration, college preparation, field experiences, and other program activities; and assist the TRIO pre-collegiate programs in meeting established grant objectives, enrollment goals, retention goals, and performance outcomes.

The position requires flexibility to work on some evenings, Saturdays, school-site activities, summer programming, field trips, conferences, and overnight/out-of-town student activities as required by the needs of the TRIO programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This position is distinguished by its primary responsibility for developing and implementing STEM -focused services across the TRIO pre-collegiate programs. The STEM Coordinator serves as a key resource for STEM academic preparation, career exploration, college readiness, and post-secondary STEM pathway development.

The position requires significant direct interaction with students and schools and is expected to contribute actively to the day-to-day operations and success of the TRIO programs.

This is a grant funded position.

STEM Programming and Student Services

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate comprehensive STEM programming for TRIO pre-collegiate participants.
• Create, develop, and implement engaging, age-appropriate STEM curriculum, enrichment activities, laboratory experiences, demonstrations, competitions, projects, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate STEM workshops, seminars, career-readiness activities, college-preparation sessions, and career exploration opportunities.
• Coordinate STEM -related field trips, campus visits, research experiences, career fairs, industry visits, guest speakers, and other educational experiences.
• Expose participants to STEM careers, majors, postsecondary programs, internships, research opportunities, certifications, and employment pathways.
• Develop relationships with STEM faculty, departments, colleges and universities, businesses, industry professionals, community organizations, and other STEM partners.
• Assist students in identifying appropriate STEM courses, academic pathways, postsecondary institutions, scholarships, internships, and career opportunities.
• Provide academic, personal, career, college, and financial aid guidance to assigned participants.
• Assist students with college admissions, financial aid, FAFSA completion, scholarships, and post-secondary transition activities, particularly as they relate to STEM degree attainment.
• Develop strategies that encourage participants to pursue rigorous mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and related coursework.

Student Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement

• Conduct active student recruitment and outreach at designated TRIO target schools and within the community.
• Establish and maintain relationships with school counselors, teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in recruitment events, school visits, parent meetings, orientations, college fairs, and other outreach activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase student participation, engagement, persistence, and retention in STEM programming.
• Monitor student participation and identify students who may need additional academic, motivational, or support services.
• Maintain consistent contact with assigned students and document student services and interactions.
• Develop individualized academic and STEM plans based on student interests, academic needs, career goals, and post-secondary aspirations.
• Encourage students to remain engaged in TRIO programming and successfully complete high school with the preparation necessary for post-secondary education.
• Support the successful transition of graduating participants into postsecondary education, particularly STEM degree programs.

Program Operations and Accountability

• Participate actively in the day-to-day operations of the TRIO pre-collegiate programs and contribute to the completion of program goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain a daily and weekly work plan that reflects meaningful student services, school outreach, STEM programming, recruitment, follow-up, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.
• Maintain an active presence in schools, program activities, workshops, field experiences, and student events.
• Utilize work hours productively to advance program objectives, student services, recruitment, programming, and required administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student contacts, services, attendance, recruitment activities, workshops, field trips, and other program activities.
• Enter and maintain required participant information and service documentation in the TRIO Blumen database and other required systems.
• Monitor and document the academic progress, participation, and persistence of assigned participants.
• Provide accurate and timely data necessary for the Annual Performance Report ( APR ), grant reporting, internal assessments, audits, and other compliance requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of program assessment and evaluation activities.
• Develop strategies and action plans to address areas where program participation, retention, academic performance, or STEM outcomes are below established goals.
• Assist in ensuring that all program activities are properly planned, implemented, documented, and aligned with applicable TRIO grant regulations and approved project objectives.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with TRIO Directors, Assistant Directors, Project Coordinators, Academic Advisors, school personnel, university faculty and staff, and community partners to accomplish program objectives.
• Work collaboratively with other TRIO programs to coordinate STEM activities and maximize resources and student opportunities.
• Attend and actively participate in TRIO staff meetings, professional development, planning meetings, and program retreats.
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director and/or assigned supervisor to review work activities, student needs, program progress, upcoming activities, and priorities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents, school personnel, university personnel, community partners, and STEM professionals.
• Maintain professional relationships that promote the image, mission, and objectives of the TRIO programs.

Events, Travel, and Flexible Work Requirements

• Work some evenings, Saturdays, summer sessions, and extended hours based on program needs.
• Participate in student field trips, conferences, college visits, cultural activities, STEM competitions, summer programming, and other student activities, including overnight and out-of-town travel when assigned.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, supervision, and documentation of student travel and off-campus activities.
• Attend required training, conferences, workshops, and professional development activities.
• Maintain flexibility to respond to changing student and program needs.

General Responsibilities

• Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve STEM programming and student outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, dependability, professionalism, initiative, and commitment to student success.
• Work independently while maintaining communication with the supervisor and TRIO leadership.
• Prioritize student services and program objectives during scheduled work hours.
• Complete assigned work, reports, documentation, and program deliverables accurately and by established deadlines.
• Remain actively engaged in productive work throughout the workday and seek additional assignments or opportunities to support the program when primary duties are completed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE

1.0

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $55,038.89 - $70,174.59

Education

Master’s degree required in education, counseling, STEM education, science, mathematics, engineering, technology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Required Licensing/Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Federal TRIO program policies, regulations, objectives, and practices.
• TRIO Blumen database and participant documentation requirements.
• STEM education, STEM career pathways, and STEM workforce opportunities.
• College admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and postsecondary preparation.
• Academic advising and student support services for low-income and potential first-generation college students.
• Barriers to postsecondary education experienced by low-income and potential first-generation students.
• Strategies for increasing student interest, persistence, and degree attainment in STEM fields.
• Middle and high school academic requirements and college-preparatory coursework.
• Microsoft Office Professional Suite and other technology applications.

Skill in

• Developing and implementing STEM curriculum and educational programming.
• Developing Individual Academic Plans and STEM pathway plans.
• Student recruitment, engagement, retention, and follow-up.
• Workshop and event planning and facilitation.
• Project coordination and implementation program.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Organization, prioritization, time management, and multitasking.
• Data collection, documentation, assessment, and reporting.
• Building effective relationships with students, parents, school personnel, university personnel, and community partners.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Public speaking and group facilitation.

Ability to

• Work independently and take initiative without constant direction.
• Maintain a productive and student-centered work schedule.
• Develop and complete daily and weekly work priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students and professional partners.
• Engage students in meaningful STEM activities and educational experiences.
• Travel with students and staff for local, regional, and out-of-town activities.
• Work evenings, Saturdays, summer sessions, and flexible hours as required.
• Meet established deadlines and program performance objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adapt to changing program needs and priorities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, dependability, and a strong commitment to student success.

Preferred

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel locally and out of town with students and staff.
• Ability to work evenings, Saturdays, summer programming, and other nontraditional hours as required by program activities.

Working/Environmental Conditions

The position requires frequent interaction with students in school