Coordinator I, Special Programs UB 2 (S03468P)
- Full-Time
- Arlington, TX
- University Of Texas At Arlington
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Posting DetailsPosition Information Posting Number S03468P
Position Title Coordinator I, Special Programs UB 2 (S03468P)
Department Precollege Program
Location Arlington
Job Family Instruction/Education Support
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Flexible
Work ScheduleFlexible work schedule to accommodate after school tutorials, Saturday activities, and summer residential program. Be able to work with a diverse student population and work environment,
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job SummaryResponsible for overall development, coordination and implementation of the TRIO Upward Bound Program and for providing outreach and case management services to students, individual advising sessions, workshops, and other project activities.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the selection and delivery of services to eligible participants from the target secondary schools. Working closely with parents, target school officials, and community leaders to decrease the high school dropout rate and increase the post secondary enrollment and retention rate of students in the target area. Provide outreach and case management services such as dropout prevention, and college, career and financial aid information services to students at target schools. Provide direct services such as career exploration, study skills improvement and self-esteem building, conduct grade-appropriate workshops and activities involving college, career and FA information, PSAT-SAT-TSI-ACT test preparation, scholarship information, technical assistance with college admissions and FA applications, and college field trips. Responsible for the collection, establishment, maintenance, and data entry of all assigned student records and required forms. Assist the Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies as well as grant proposals. May use UTA owned vehicle. Other functions as assigned.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of administrative, program coordination or project management experience or the equivalent experience.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or related field from an accredited institution. Three (3) years of experience working for a dropout prevention and/or post secondary opportunity program or the equivalent experience. Experience providing direct case management services to secondary school students. Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB, UBMS, TS) or other dropout prevention and post secondary opportunity program. Ability to speak and write in Spanish. Experience working with high school students and parents. Experience providing outreach and academic advising services to disadvantaged secondary school students with college, career and financial aid information, experience coordinating and conducting student and parent presentations, workshops, and other individual/group activities for low-income and disadvantaged first-generation college students. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills. Valid Class C Operator’s license (or other states’ equivalent for driving a personal vehicle) or higher, for possible use of a UTA owned vehicle.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
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Position Title Coordinator I, Special Programs UB 2 (S03468P)
Department Precollege Program
Location Arlington
Job Family Instruction/Education Support
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Flexible
Work ScheduleFlexible work schedule to accommodate after school tutorials, Saturday activities, and summer residential program. Be able to work with a diverse student population and work environment,
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job SummaryResponsible for overall development, coordination and implementation of the TRIO Upward Bound Program and for providing outreach and case management services to students, individual advising sessions, workshops, and other project activities.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the selection and delivery of services to eligible participants from the target secondary schools. Working closely with parents, target school officials, and community leaders to decrease the high school dropout rate and increase the post secondary enrollment and retention rate of students in the target area. Provide outreach and case management services such as dropout prevention, and college, career and financial aid information services to students at target schools. Provide direct services such as career exploration, study skills improvement and self-esteem building, conduct grade-appropriate workshops and activities involving college, career and FA information, PSAT-SAT-TSI-ACT test preparation, scholarship information, technical assistance with college admissions and FA applications, and college field trips. Responsible for the collection, establishment, maintenance, and data entry of all assigned student records and required forms. Assist the Director with submission of documentation to governmental agencies as well as grant proposals. May use UTA owned vehicle. Other functions as assigned.
Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of administrative, program coordination or project management experience or the equivalent experience.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Communications, or related field from an accredited institution. Three (3) years of experience working for a dropout prevention and/or post secondary opportunity program or the equivalent experience. Experience providing direct case management services to secondary school students. Experience working for a Federal TRIO program (UB, UBMS, TS) or other dropout prevention and post secondary opportunity program. Ability to speak and write in Spanish. Experience working with high school students and parents. Experience providing outreach and academic advising services to disadvantaged secondary school students with college, career and financial aid information, experience coordinating and conducting student and parent presentations, workshops, and other individual/group activities for low-income and disadvantaged first-generation college students. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills. Valid Class C Operator’s license (or other states’ equivalent for driving a personal vehicle) or higher, for possible use of a UTA owned vehicle.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
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- * What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None of the above
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- None/less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
- * What is your skill level using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)? (Proficient is the highest skill level)
- No skills/Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Proficient
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter