UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator – (Coldspring - Oakhurst CISD )

Job Posting Title:

UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready Site Coordinator – (Coldspring - Oakhurst CISD )

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Hiring Department:

Curriculum and Instruction

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2025

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The university provides employees a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (premiums covered 100% for full-time benefits-eligible employees), retirement plans, and paid leave, in addition to other programs and services.

Purpose

The UT GEAR UP Mindset College Ready (MCR) Site Coordinator will help GEAR UP cohort students realize their dream of post-secondary education. Working alongside middle and high school staff, Coordinators will assist students with academic and college knowledge counseling, mentoring, college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship applications. Coordinators will also plan and assist with college awareness activities at the school-level to meet UT GEAR UP MCR project objectives and goals.

The UT GEAR UP MCR Site Coordinator will be located regionally in Coldspring-Oakhurst, TX, and will provide direct support to students, families, and educators in an Coldspring-Oakhurst ISD.

This position is fixed term, and the expected end date is August 31, 2025, with the possibility of the renewal and the extension of the appointment depending on funding and performance.

Responsibilities

Provide academic enrichment, informational, and motivational opportunities and interventions, including mentoring, tutoring, and advising activities (before school, during school, and after school) for GEAR UP cohort students:

• Monitor GEAR UP cohort student grades, attendance, and transcripts to promote on-time promotion and graduation and completion of appropriate rigorous coursework;
• Assess academic and personal needs of GEAR UP students through transcript evaluations, student interviews, and school counselor recommendations;
• Collaborate with the school site team to develop and implement a service plan to meet student's specific needs and monitor the progress of high school graduation and college readiness;
• Maintain GEAR UP cohort student information including files on academic and advisement progress and student participation in GEAR UP using a caseload management approach through the grant-sanctioned data system;
• Supplement the school's efforts to help GEAR UP cohort students meet passing standards in STAAR and EOC assessment and meet criteria in PSAT, SAT, ACT, or TSI;
• Leverage grant resources to ensure GEAR UP cohort students avail of partner-provided services in academic and non-academic fields.

Organize group events such as student assemblies and pep rallies, family night events, and other student and parent support activities (before school, during school, and after school) that encourage students and their families to consider, plan for, and apply to colleges and universities:

• Visit classrooms, assemblies, and club meetings to offer GEAR UP services and emphasize the importance of college;
• Work with local community groups-non-profit organizations, community groups, churches, boys and girls clubs, and social service providers to offer group events outside the school setting and hours.

Provide one-on-one admissions and financial-aid advice to any GEAR UP cohort student or their family seeking assistance:

• Encourage each GEAR UP cohort student to consider a broad range of appropriate college choices;
• Develop for each GEAR UP cohort student a comprehensive college timeline, including application deadlines for admission and financial aid;
• Help each GEAR UP cohort student complete and submit admissions and financial aid applications;
• Assist each GEAR UP cohort student in interpreting correspondence from colleges, including offers of admission and financial aid.

Submit in-kind match and other supporting documentation as per grant requirements and assist district personnel in identifying match opportunities:

• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant, including collection of volunteer and donation forms;
• Maintain documentation files of all grant activities, correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR UP program;
• Develop outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites.

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