TRIO/Talent Search Program Coordinator

Morehouse College; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse College is seeking a TRIO Talent Search Program Coordinator to plan, implement, and evaluate program services for eligible middle and high school students, focusing on first-generation and/or low-income backgrounds. The role involves advising, workshops, field trips, and guidance through the college access pipeline, working with schools, parents, and TRIO team to ensure federal TRIO compliance.

The coordinator exercises independent judgment, coordinates with program leadership, and may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in higher education or K-12 settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate academic, career, and college readiness services for eligible students.
• Advise, plan workshops, field trips, and guidance across the college access pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with TRIO regulations and institutional policies.
• Collaborate with schools, students, parents, and TRIO team.

Skills

Professional judgment

Discretion

Outreach/marketing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The TRIO Talent Search Program Coordinator supports the successful planning, implementation, and evaluation of program services. Works closely with program leadership and exercises independent judgment and discretion. The position focuses on the coordination of academic, career, and college readiness services for eligible middle and high school students specifically those who are first-generation and/or from low-income backgrounds. The coordinator works closely with school partners, students, parents, and the TRIO team to provide advising, workshops, field trips, and guidance throughout the college access pipeline. Ensures compliance with federal TRIO regulations and institutional policies. Includes evaluative components and more comprehensive compliance responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, human services, or related field
• At least two years of experience in higher education or K-12 education settings
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to exercise professional judgment, discretion, problem-solving, initiative, and outreach/marketing skills.
• CPR /First Aid/ AED Certification
• Ability to work with individual and groups of students from diverse academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to assist the teacher, staff, and the partnership with the target schools
• Ability to work independently and to respond flexibly to changing events
• Possess computer, verbal, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• High level of initiative and organization, good judgment, and discretion required
• Ability to assist in improving the program enhancement and communication through advertisement and social media
• Ability to develop and bring to completion multiple assignments concurrently
• Ability to analyze data and other information utilizing and maintaining spreadsheets and databases

Physical Demands

• Exercise independent judgment in planning, implementing, and evaluating program services to ensure compliance with federal TRIO regulations and grant objectives.
• Provide supervisory and operational oversight for program activities, including the direction of part-time staff, tutors, and student workers and coordination of services across multiple program sites.
• Assist with the recruitment, eligibility verification, and enrollment of participants according to federal guidelines
• Coordinate, schedule, and deliver services at target schools, including academic advising, financial aid and FAFSA workshops, college and career readiness activities, and test preparation
• Provide programmatic oversight of assigned project components, ensuring services meet federal TRIO guidelines and institutional policies.
• Lead coordination and logistics for major program initiatives, including residential summer programs, extended-day learning opportunities, leadership development activities, and multi-day college tours.
• Organize and oversee tours, enrichment experiences, and summer bridge programs, adding operational oversight.
• Supervises part-time staff, student workers, tutors, and/or interns; coordinates staffing schedules; provides operational coverage during staff vacancies.
• Supports budget planning and tracking
• Monitor academic progress of participants and provide referrals for tutoring and other support services as needed
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school counselors, administrators, and community stakeholders
• Organize and supervise college tours, cultural enrichment activities, and summer bridge programming
• Maintain accurate records of student contacts, services, and outcomes in compliance with federal documentation requirements and data entry systems (e.g., Blumen)
• Assist with the preparation of program reports, including the Annual Performance Report ( APR )
• Collaborate with program staff on curriculum development, assessment tools, and service delivery planning
• Assist with parent engagement activities, including parent meetings and family workshops
• Support budget tracking for program events, materials, and transportation needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Percentage Of Time

Posting Number

Posting Number S1393P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/02/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

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EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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