UT GEAR UP All In Site Coordinator (Lockhart, TX)

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

The University of Texas System - Austin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The UT GEAR UP All In Site Coordinator will support GEAR UP cohort students in their journey towards college readiness and admission. This role involves collaboration with middle and high school staff to provide academic counseling, mentoring, and assistance with college admissions and financial aid processes. The coordinator will also organize college awareness activities and work directly with students, families, and educators to promote college aspirations and success.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic enrichment, informational, and motivational opportunities for GEAR UP cohort students, including mentoring and tutoring activities.
• Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation.
• Assess academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through evaluations and interviews.
• Collaborate with school site teams to develop and implement service plans for students.
• Maintain GEAR UP cohort student information and monitor progress using a caseload management approach.
• Supplement school's efforts to help GEAR UP cohort students meet passing standards in assessments.
• Coordinate access for GEAR UP cohort students to qualified counselors.
• Organize group events such as assemblies and family nights to encourage college planning.
• Provide one-on-one admissions and financial-aid advice to GEAR UP cohort students and their families.
• Develop comprehensive college timelines for each GEAR UP cohort student.
• Assist students in completing and submitting admissions and financial aid applications.
• Recruit, train, and lead GEAR UP cohort student and hourly employees, including tutors and volunteers.
• Perform administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant, including documentation and reporting.
• Establish productive working relationships with school personnel to adapt programs to meet needs.
• Assist other UT GEAR UP Site Coordinators in coordinating events and services.
• Assist in assessing and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the program.
• Maintain expertise in college knowledge and readiness through training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, child development, education, public administration, or related field.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree.
• In-depth knowledge of secondary education requirements in Texas.
• Knowledge of postsecondary education options and application procedures.
• Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship opportunities, including FAFSA processes.
• Strong ability to communicate with students, parents, and school staff, both verbally and in writing.
• Bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) fluency/knowledge preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees)
• Retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Competitive benefits package