Coordinator of TRIO, Upward Bound

Job 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 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 various backgrounds specifically low-income or first-generation
⦁ One (1) year’s working experience in program coordination and management

Preferred Qualifications:

⦁ Master's degree in education, counseling, higher education, student affairs, social work, public administration, or a closely related field
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience with TRIO Upward Bound, Talent Search, or a comparable federally funded pre-collegiate program
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience in advising college-readiness, or postsecondary transition services to low-income and/or first-generation college students
⦁ At least one (1) year’s working experience coordinating pre-collegiate programming for high school students, including academic-year services, summer programming, workshops, college visits, educational field trips, and overnight or out-of-state student travel

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
⦁ 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.