Coordinator of TRIO - Upward Bound
- Tarrant County College District
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas
- Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 03/24/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Job Title
Coordinator of TRIO - Upward BoundPosting Number
F005433Position Status
Full TimeAssignment Length
This field only applies to FacultyGrant Funded
YesCategory
APTClass Code
15Pay Rate
Commensurate with education and experienceLocation
SouthDepartment
DT VC Student Success & DT VC Academic AffairsJob Summary
Reporting to the Director of TRIO programs, the Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound is responsible for coordinating all activities and services related to a specific Upward Bound grant program. This position provides educational and college preparatory services to assist high school students with completing their secondary education and enrollment into a post-secondary institution.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Conducts academic needs assessments and develops student educational plans
- Coordinates special events, including college tours, field trips, educational and social issues workshops, and out-of-state trips
- Develops program and event publication
- Tracks academic progress of program participants
- Tracks program graduates as they progress through post-secondary education
- Engages in program recruitment
- Maintains accurate records for grant compliance
- Organizes annual, monthly, and weekly performance reports
- Hires, trains, and oversees on-call staff assisting in grant program delivery
Service Excellence
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
- Supports the mission, values, and goals and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the Director of TRIO Programs
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three (3) years of experience working with students from diverse background specifically low-income or first-generation
- Experience in program coordination and management
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in higher education, advising, counseling, social work, or related area
- TRIO grant experience
- Experience in advising and/or providing support services to students from diverse backgrounds, diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds
- Experience working with new student programs in a college or university setting
- Bilingual English/Spanish conversational ability
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of student characteristics and campus/college programs
- Skilled in communication and team building across all areas of the college
- Ability to prepare/present programs to groups from various backgrounds
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to use Online Student Records Management Systems such as Blumen
- Ability to work independently, follow established procedures and regulations, and use discretion and judgment
- Ability to multi-task and work under conditions of high stress and high volume during peak periods.
- Ability to work in a case management process environment
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
- Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
This opportunity is open to current TCC Employees (internal only).
This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the renewal of grant funding.
This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the renewal of grant funding.
Posted
03/24/2023Contact
Marina Sanchez*
Marina.Sanchez@tccd.edu